Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Top Benefits
About the role
Maneva is a leader in AI-powered computer vision and predictive systems for manufacturers, delivering integrated solutions that connect edge devices and factory systems with cloud software to optimize production quality and throughput. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in deploying advanced AI systems directly into customer environments, acting as the primary technical contact and trusted advisor for strategic manufacturing accounts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI deployment for manufacturing clients, from scoping and integration to production hardening and handover.
- Embed with customer operations and IT teams, serving as the main technical advisor and point of contact.
- Integrate AI vision systems with OT/IT/cloud stacks, including OPC-UA/Modbus/PLCs, NVIDIA Jetson edge inference, ERP, and customer cloud platforms.
- Build and iterate data pipelines and customer-side data flywheels, covering edge-to-cloud capture, model deployment, monitoring, and feedback loops.
- Troubleshoot software, networking, and integration issues in live production environments.
- Document architectures and configurations, producing formal handover artifacts for long-term support.
- Train customer operators and engineers in both French and English to ensure successful adoption and operation of deployed systems.
- Participate in pre-sales scoping calls and contribute field learnings to the product and engineering roadmap, helping shape reusable deployment patterns and internal tooling.
- Support on-site data collection and annotation as needed.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience combining production software engineering with industrial automation and/or applied AI
- Proven experience shipping and supporting production software systems deployed into customer infrastructure
- Production Python development experience with hands-on use of Linux, Docker, and Git in production environments
- Cloud deployment and operations experience with at least one major platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Hands-on experience with at least one of: OPC-UA/Modbus/PLC integration, NVIDIA Jetson (or equivalent) edge platforms, or GenICam/industrial vision systems
- Networking fundamentals for industrial deployments, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and firewalls
- Experience in a customer-facing engineering role as the primary technical contact for external stakeholders
- Professional working proficiency in both French and English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience working in industrial automation or manufacturing environments involving OT/IT integration
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary of CAD 100,000–140,000.
- Be part of a fast-growing team creating transformative solutions for manufacturing.
- Work on cutting-edge AI and MLOps tools with real-world impact.
- Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Not the right fit? Search for Forward Deployed Engineer jobs in Montreal
About Maneva
Maneva AI revolutionizes manufacturing by offering a superhuman digital workforce tailored to the industry's unique needs. Our AI empowers factories to streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance productivity.
Designed specifically for manufacturing, Maneva AI delivers a range of benefits, from reducing labor dependencies and enhancing quality assurance to eliminating downtime and preserving critical knowledge. Our seamless implementation ensures swift integration into existing workflows, guaranteeing remarkable returns on investment for manufacturers across America.
Even tasks once deemed unautomatable are effortlessly handled by Maneva AI. Many challenges facing manufacturing companies, too intricate for costly automation projects, find solutions in our intelligent systems. Leveraging manufacturing-specific intelligence, Maneva AI consistently proves its efficacy, bringing companies closer to a future-proof state.
Experience tangible, profitable, and tactical results with Maneva AI. Reach out now to discover how we can drive immediate impact for your business!
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Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Top Benefits
About the role
Maneva is a leader in AI-powered computer vision and predictive systems for manufacturers, delivering integrated solutions that connect edge devices and factory systems with cloud software to optimize production quality and throughput. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in deploying advanced AI systems directly into customer environments, acting as the primary technical contact and trusted advisor for strategic manufacturing accounts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI deployment for manufacturing clients, from scoping and integration to production hardening and handover.
- Embed with customer operations and IT teams, serving as the main technical advisor and point of contact.
- Integrate AI vision systems with OT/IT/cloud stacks, including OPC-UA/Modbus/PLCs, NVIDIA Jetson edge inference, ERP, and customer cloud platforms.
- Build and iterate data pipelines and customer-side data flywheels, covering edge-to-cloud capture, model deployment, monitoring, and feedback loops.
- Troubleshoot software, networking, and integration issues in live production environments.
- Document architectures and configurations, producing formal handover artifacts for long-term support.
- Train customer operators and engineers in both French and English to ensure successful adoption and operation of deployed systems.
- Participate in pre-sales scoping calls and contribute field learnings to the product and engineering roadmap, helping shape reusable deployment patterns and internal tooling.
- Support on-site data collection and annotation as needed.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience combining production software engineering with industrial automation and/or applied AI
- Proven experience shipping and supporting production software systems deployed into customer infrastructure
- Production Python development experience with hands-on use of Linux, Docker, and Git in production environments
- Cloud deployment and operations experience with at least one major platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Hands-on experience with at least one of: OPC-UA/Modbus/PLC integration, NVIDIA Jetson (or equivalent) edge platforms, or GenICam/industrial vision systems
- Networking fundamentals for industrial deployments, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and firewalls
- Experience in a customer-facing engineering role as the primary technical contact for external stakeholders
- Professional working proficiency in both French and English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience working in industrial automation or manufacturing environments involving OT/IT integration
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary of CAD 100,000–140,000.
- Be part of a fast-growing team creating transformative solutions for manufacturing.
- Work on cutting-edge AI and MLOps tools with real-world impact.
- Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Not the right fit? Search for Forward Deployed Engineer jobs in Montreal
About Maneva
Maneva AI revolutionizes manufacturing by offering a superhuman digital workforce tailored to the industry's unique needs. Our AI empowers factories to streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance productivity.
Designed specifically for manufacturing, Maneva AI delivers a range of benefits, from reducing labor dependencies and enhancing quality assurance to eliminating downtime and preserving critical knowledge. Our seamless implementation ensures swift integration into existing workflows, guaranteeing remarkable returns on investment for manufacturers across America.
Even tasks once deemed unautomatable are effortlessly handled by Maneva AI. Many challenges facing manufacturing companies, too intricate for costly automation projects, find solutions in our intelligent systems. Leveraging manufacturing-specific intelligence, Maneva AI consistently proves its efficacy, bringing companies closer to a future-proof state.
Experience tangible, profitable, and tactical results with Maneva AI. Reach out now to discover how we can drive immediate impact for your business!