3D Print – Applications Engineer HP

CDFAM - Computational Design Symposium; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

HP Inc. seeks an Application Engineer for Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) to lead development and scaling of AM applications. You will bridge sales, product development, and manufacturing to accelerate adoption and optimize workflows.

The role requires DfAM expertise, materials knowledge, and CAD skills, with strong customer-facing engagement and ability to present technically to diverse audiences. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in Additive Manufacturing or related technical disciplines.
• Experience with Powder Bed Fusion technologies (MJF, SLS, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production economics, and workflows.
• Proficiency with CAD software and additive manufacturing preparation tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop high-value applications suitable for HP MJF technology.
• Assess feasibility, production readiness, scalability, and business viability.
• Provide DfAM guidance and redesign recommendations for optimization.

Skills

Additive Manufacturing

Product Development

Manufacturing Engineering

CAD software

Customer-facing engagements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Application Engineer (AE) – Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) serves as the technical leader for identifying, developing, validating, and scaling additive manufacturing applications using HP MJF technology. This customer-facing role bridges sales, product development, manufacturing, and end users to accelerate production adoption, drive material consumption, and enable sustainable business growth.

The AE combines deep expertise in additive manufacturing, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), materials, process optimization, and manufacturing economics to help customers successfully transition applications from concept and prototyping into repeatable, production-ready manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development & Qualification

Identify and develop high-value applications suitable for HP MJF technology. Assess technical feasibility, production readiness, scalability, and business viability. Evaluate part requirements including function, quality, volume, cost, and manufacturing workflow. Drive application benchmarking and validation projects.

Technical Consulting

Provide DfAM guidance and redesign recommendations to optimize parts for additive manufacturing. Advise customers on material selection, process capability, tolerancing, surface finish, and performance requirements. Deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training programs. Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the customer adoption journey.

Production Adoption & Industrialization

Support customers in transitioning applications from prototype to full production. Develop scalable manufacturing workflows and best practices. Optimize build preparation, packing density, nesting strategies, and production efficiency. Conduct cost-per-part and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses.

Customer & Sales Engagement

Partner with Sales, Channel Partners, and Business Development teams to uncover new opportunities. Support customer evaluations, proof-of-concept projects, and executive reviews. Contribute to technical portions of sales pursuits and business cases. Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry events.

Process Optimization & Problem Solving

Troubleshoot printing, dimensional, and mechanical performance issues. Perform root-cause investigations and corrective action planning. Standardize workflows to improve repeatability and consistency. Support continuous improvement initiatives in customer manufacturing operations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with Application Consultants, Professional Services, Product Management, R&D, Segment Teams, and Marketing. Share customer insights to influence product roadmaps and industry strategies. Develop customer success stories, application references, and technical content. Support global knowledge transfer and best-practice development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Additive Manufacturing, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience with Powder Bed Fusion technologies (MJF, SLS, or equivalent preferred).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production economics, and industrial workflows.
• Proficiency with CAD software and additive manufacturing preparation tools.
• Experience with customer-facing technical engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with HP Multi Jet Fusion technologies.
• Knowledge of polymer additive manufacturing materials including PA12, PA11, TPU, and specialty materials.
• Experience scaling additive manufacturing into production environments.
• Familiarity with simulation, build preparation, and workflow optimization software.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or quality engineering experience.
• Project management experience.

Key Competencies

• Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
• Additive Manufacturing Application Development
• Manufacturing Economics & Cost Modeling
• Technical Problem Solving
• Customer Consulting
• Production Scaling & Industrialization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Executive Communication
• Project Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making

The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $147,300 to $231,300 USD annually with a 80%/20% (salary/incentive) mix. There are additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonuses and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Long term/short term disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Life insurance, Generous time off policies, including 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure, 13 paid holidays, Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave.

Job – Sales

• Schedule – Full time
• Shift – No shift premium (United States of America)
• Travel – 50%
• Relocation – No

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) – HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).