Senior AM Applications Engineer

Additive Industries B.V.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Training and career development opportunities

Collaborative and professional team environment

Job summary

A leading additive manufacturing company in Carson, California, is searching for a Senior AM Applications Engineer. This role focuses on application development, bridging engineering innovations with customer needs across various sectors. As a senior team member, you will manage bench printing, provide pre-sales support, and conduct training at customer sites. Candidates should have substantial experience in metal additive manufacturing, excellent project management skills, and a hands-on approach. The position offers a collaborative environment with comprehensive onboarding.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the metal AM LPBF value chain.
• Fluent with AM build preparation software tools.
• Experience developing LPBF process parameters.

Responsibilities

• Understand operation and USPs of the MetalFab system.
• Work closely with P&AD Engineers to deliver high quality AM parts.
• Manage and deliver benchmark printing and customer support in the USA.

Skills

Metal additive manufacturing

AM build preparation software tools

Project management

Technical documentation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Materialise Magics

Netfabb

Job description

Additive Industries is accelerating industrial additive manufacturing of high-end functional metal components by offering a modular metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D printing system and seamlessly integrated information platform to high-end and demanding industrial markets. With substantially improved reproducibility, productivity and flexibility, Additive Industries redefines the business case for additive manufacturing applications in aviation, space, automotive, energy and high-tech markets.

Function Description

Additive Industries is looking for a Senior AM Applications Engineer to join the Additive Industries Team in the United States. In this multidisciplinary Process & Application Development (P&AD) team, you will carry out application development activities focussing on the support of new and existing customers. As the technical face of Additive Industries in the field, this role bridges the gap between our engineering innovations and the customer's operational reality.

Responsibilities

As a senior member of the team, you will:

• Gain a fundamental understanding of the operation and USPs of the MetalFab, being hands‑on with the system both at our and at customer sites, to ensure the output of high‑quality components.
• Work closely with a small and dedicated team of P&AD Engineers in Eindhoven to deliver high quality AM parts and successfully deploy these solutions in the field.
• Manage & deliver our benchmark printing, pre‑sales support & on‑going customer P&AD support activities in the USA.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of materials & applications being built by our customers on MetalFab systems.
• Find solutions to complex applications from a variety of industry sectors to showcase the MetalFab systems capabilities.
• Work closely with our commercial colleagues to support current customers & drive new sales:
  • Acting as the primary technical liaison,
  • Translating customer needs into AM solutions with proven benefit,
  • Travel frequently to customer sites,
  • Conduct live product demonstrations and deliver P&AD training,
  • Understanding firsthand the customer requirements & translating these into viable AM solutions that meet their individual business case,
  • Prepare technical documentation and present their output both internally and to customers,
  • Walk the customer through the decision‑making process, providing feedback on the technical suitability & business case for their applications during on‑site consultations.

Work location and Onboarding

The successful candidate will have access to the facilities of a manufacturing partner company in Carson, California, housing a MetalFab system & is to be used as a regular home office.

To ensure a smooth start, the role includes a comprehensive onboarding program at our headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The candidate will spend approximately 2–3 weeks onsite, meeting the team & Team Manager (based in Eindhoven), learning our systems and procedures, and collaborating on practical cases with the P&AD team before returning to the USA to deploy this knowledge.

What we are looking for

• Proven track record of working through the entire metal AM LPBF value chain, from design through to manufacture, testing and qualification, ideally with exposure to some of the following markets (Aerospace, Defence, Rocketry).
• Fluent with AM build preparation software tools (preferably Materialise Magics or Netfabb).
• Direct experience with the development of LPBF process parameters.
• An in-depth understanding of metal additive manufacturing and its associated benefits.
• Practical knowledge of the industry standard materials used in LBPF, and their specific applications and market sectors.
• Knowledge of different powder bed metal AM systems & their relative benefits/drawbacks.
• An innovative approach to problem solving, with strong attention to detail coupled with a willingness to learn and adapt to situations.
• An independent driven individual, capable to scope, manage and deliver projects in a timely manner.
• Clear communication and presentation skills to both internal and external customers.
• Strong stakeholder management, possessing the ability to navigate through demanding situations between internal and external customers.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for field deployments and technical support.
• Hands on experience with metal additive manufacturing processes is a must.

What we offer

At Additive Industries, you’ll be part of an innovative company shaping the future of industrial 3D printing. We offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (including FSA).
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and professional team environment.