Applications Engineer II/III

Fabric8Labs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Fabric8Labs in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Applications Engineer II/III to lead end-to-end customer part development from concept to high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to translate customer needs into validated prototypes and scalable production processes.

The role is hands-on and data-driven, requiring you to work across disciplines including printer operation, testing, reporting, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant professional experience as an applications, mechanical, manufacturing, and/or project engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Science or related field.
• Demonstrated project and technical leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex projects with interdisciplinary stakeholders.
• High degree of technical acumen and systems level thinking.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers and internal engineering teams to deliver high-quality prototypes and advance customers through learning cycles and manufacturing qualification stages.
• Serve as the technical project manager for multiple customer development projects, including defining requirements, developing a timeline, and driving execution.
• Coordinate closely with teams operating 3D printers to produce customer parts; lead post-printing inspection and testing activities.
• Collaborate with internal R&D teams to iterate printing parameters and refine current systems.
• Become an expert in Fabric8Labs technology and manufacturing process; maintain up-to-date awareness of technologies.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

3-5 years exp

GD&T

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

Metals manufacturing

Python

ECAM tech

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Python

GD&T

Job description

Applications Engineer II/III

Fabric8Labs, headquartered in sunny San Diego, CA, is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with advanced 3D printing technologies. We’re looking for a skilled Applications Engineer Level II or III to join our team.

Fabric8Labs is focused on accelerating metal additive manufacturing adoption and enabling new applications with our patented Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) processes. Since closing our Series B funding round, we are rapidly expanding our team to advance and commercialize our disruptive technology.

As an Applications Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of customer part development from initial proof of concept to high volume manufacturing. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment and will be required to perform across multiple disciplines including customer development, engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality inspection. You should be comfortable managing multiple projects at a high-level, while also getting into the data and technical details, including getting your hands dirty with printer operation and testing activities.

If you are excited about the opportunity to change the future of manufacturing in collaboration with our growing team, then come join us! Backed by industry-leading partners, including Mark Cuban, Intel Capital, TDK Ventures, Stanley Black and Decker, and NEA: Fabric8Labs is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, and we are excited to bring in diverse minds and perspectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers and our internal engineering teams to deliver high-quality prototypes and advance customers through learning cycles and manufacturing qualification stages. In this role, you will guide development of each product from initial proof of concept into high-volume production.
• Serve as the technical project manager for multiple customer development projects, including defining and aligning customer requirements, developing a timeline and resource plan to meet the requirements, and driving execution.
• Coordinate closely with teams operating 3D printers to produce customer parts. Lead and/or perform post-printing inspection and test activities. Prepare technical reports and presentations to summarize results and status.
• Collaborate with internal R&D teams to iterate printing parameters and refine current systems based on direct experiences with customers.
• Become an expert in Fabric8Labs technology and manufacturing process, including its advantages relative to competing additive technologies and conventional manufacturing methods. Maintain up-to-date situational awareness on the status of mature and emerging manufacturing technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant professional experience as an applications, mechanical, manufacturing, and/or project engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Science or related field.
• Demonstrated project and technical leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex projects with interdisciplinary stakeholders. Must be able to foresee and mitigate project risks and potential issues, and to effectively communicate plans to customers and internal stakeholders.
• High degree of technical acumen and systems level thinking. Ability to develop effective mental models to understand and manage complex systems.
• Experience in manufacturing of metal parts and an understanding of available processes, quality inspection techniques and reporting methods. Understanding of test methods for determining material properties and sub-component performance. Understanding of materials science fundamentals and how microstructure affects metallurgical properties of various metal alloys.
• Hands-on experience with 3D modeling: parametric design and analysis of solid models (e.g. in Solidworks), as well as manipulation of 3D design files. Strong grasp of GD&T and the ability to read, analyze, and author engineering drawings
• Growth mindset with a determined, results-driven approach to meet customer objectives. Ability to comfortably navigate ambiguity and resolve unexpected challenges.
• You are regularly willing and able to put in the extra effort and time to ensure that customer deliveries are met.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Masters degree in engineering and/or business (MBA)
• Project management certificate or PMP
• Deep expertise in one or more key market verticals such as: thermal management, electronics, semiconductor packaging, RF, or medical devices.
• Experience with electrochemistry and/or inorganic chemistry
• Experience with developing or programming in Python or similar

Why Work at Fabric8Labs?

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including equity compensation, health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with employer match; and an unmetered vacation policy.
• Work with a team of bright and highly motivated individuals who are focused on achieving a common goal.
• We have a collaborative work environment where we work in tight knit teams focused on transforming manufacturing technology.
• Regular catered company events and celebrations, and a fully stocked breakroom.

Other information

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Routinely required to move around the facility.
• May require travel (domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs, up to 10%
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Fabric8Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Fabric8Labs prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?

Work Location: In person

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