Senior Digital Manufacturing Application Engineer – Additive Manufacturing

GoEngineer

. Lead complex customer applications and technical engagements with a high degree of independence and ownership .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in additive manufacturing processes and applications, with a strong ability to lead customer engagements and technical projects from discovery to completion. Proven skills in mentoring technical professionals and improving operational workflows while effectively communicating across diverse teams.

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Additive Manufacturing ExpertiseCustomer-Facing Technical EngagementsMentoring and Coaching3D Printing ExperienceTechnical Project Management

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Hard Skills

Additive ManufacturingIndustrial 3D PrintingApplication EvaluationTroubleshooting WorkflowsTechnical DocumentationPost-Processing TechniquesDesign for Additive Manufacturing3D ScanningMetrologyCAD Tools

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationInitiativeCollaborationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

SOLIDWORKSTechnical Presentation ToolsBenchmarking ToolsTraining Resources

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringDigital Manufacturing TechnologiesTechnical EscalationCustomer ApplicationsOperational Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex customer applications and technical engagements with a high degree of independence and ownership
Own the technical customer journey from discovery and application evaluation through validation, training, escalation, and follow-up
Partner with sales on complex opportunities by providing industry and application expertise
Serve as a technical escalation resource for Application Engineers and customers
Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in additive manufacturing processes, applications, materials, or related digital manufacturing technologies
Mentor and coach Application Engineers through technical guidance, application reviews, customer preparation, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing
Deliver advanced demonstrations, benchmarks, application validation projects, customer training, and technical presentations
Identify and lead approved technical, operational, or team-development projects through completion
Improve internal best practices, documentation, training, workflows, and technical resources
Collaborate with technology partners and internal experts to resolve complex technical challenges
Represent GoEngineer at customer sites, partner engagements, trade shows, technical events, and training activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant application engineering, additive manufacturing, or customer-facing manufacturing engineering experience
Strong hands-on experience with additive manufacturing or industrial 3D printing
Ability to independently evaluate applications and troubleshoot technical workflows
Ability to lead complex customer-facing technical engagements and communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business audiences
Experience owning customer applications or technical projects from discovery through completion and follow-up
Technical depth or specialization in one or more additive manufacturing processes, applications, materials, or related technologies
Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing other technical professionals
Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to operate with limited day-to-day direction
Ability to manage competing priorities, document work clearly, collaborate across teams, and follow through on commitments
Comfort working in a hands-on lab environment and safely handling equipment, materials, printed parts, and post-processing activities
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% on average
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Preferred: Experience with multiple additive manufacturing processes, materials, or industrial applications
Preferred: Experience with 3D scanning, inspection, reverse engineering, metrology, or CAD tools such as SOLIDWORKS
Preferred: Experience with post-processing, tooling, fixtures, part design, production workflows, quality processes, or Design for Additive Manufacturing
Preferred: Experience leading internal technical projects, developing best practices, creating training, or improving team processes
Preferred: Experience working directly with technology manufacturers or technical partners on complex applications or escalations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO program from day one of employment
401(k) retirement plan with up to a 6% company match, 100% vested on day one
Comprehensive medical coverage, including PPO and High Deductible plans with FSA/HSA options and employer HSA contributions
Paid Family Leave, including paid pregnancy disability leave and paid parental bonding leave
Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance, with optional supplemental coverage
Dental and Vision insurance
Mental health, telemedicine with 24/7 access to medical providers, and wellness programs, including virtual therapy, nutrition counseling, and physical therapy
Fertility, adoption, and family-building benefits
Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential counseling and support for mental health, legal, financial, and family needs
Optional voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, identity theft protection, pet insurance, student loan repayment, and prescription cost savings programs