Composite Applications Technician — CF3D Aerospace Solutions

Continuous Composites LLC; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuous Composites, Inc. in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, seeks a dynamic Composite Application Engineering Technician to support development, optimization, and implementation of CF3D continuous fiber 3D printing for aerospace and defense.

You will collaborate with Application Engineers, develop processes, model CAD, select materials, tune toolpaths, and monitor real-time parameters to deliver high-performance composite parts; on-site role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a technical or engineering technician role, preferably within composites or aerospace.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software and ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Application Engineers to translate customer requirements into CF3D solutions.
• Support design and development of application-specific processes, CAD modeling, toolpath programming, and print parameter optimization.
• Design and optimize production tooling, fixtures, and molds for CF3D printing and post-processing.
• Monitor real-time printing parameters, fiber placement, layup performance, and cure profiles to identify optimizations.
• Provide hands-on shop floor support including system setup, parameter tuning, troubleshooting, and process adjustments.
• Drive continuous improvement in toolpaths, printing parameters, and deposition techniques for efficiency and quality.
• Create training materials and documentation for customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with R&D to advance enhancements to hardware, software, and materials.

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

Job description

Continuous Composites, Inc. in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, seeks a dynamic Composite Application Engineering Technician to support development, optimization, and implementation of CF3D continuous fiber 3D printing for aerospace and defense.

You will collaborate with Application Engineers, develop processes, model CAD, select materials, tune toolpaths, and monitor real-time parameters to deliver high-performance composite parts; on-site role.