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Sr. AM Application Engineer

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 focusing 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.

Additive Industries

Additive Industries is accelerating industrial additive manufacturing 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 metal additive manufacturing applications.

 

What you will do

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. 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Why Join Us

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

  • Competitive salary and 8% bonus opportunity
  • 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

 

Our Culture

We are an established and dynamic company with a strong team spirit. We value openness, ownership, professionalism, and a results-driven mindset. We work hard, support one another, and enjoy solving complex challenges together.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.