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Protolabs

Applications Engineer

Protolabs

. Answer customer phone calls, emails, and chat questions .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,500 - $92,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in customer-facing technical support, including the ability to evaluate and communicate complex engineering requirements. Proficient in CAD modeling and design feedback, with strong skills in CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding.

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CNC Machining3D PrintingInjection MoldingTechnical CommunicationCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
3D CAD ModelingGeometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T)Design For ManufacturabilityTechnical Drawing EvaluationSales Support
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationCustomer Rapport Building
Tools & Technologies
MS Office ApplicationsCRM Software
Industry Keywords
EngineeringManufacturingDrone IndustryAviation IndustryITAR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Answer customer phone calls, emails, and chat questions
  • Provide pre-sale technical guidance and consultative design support to customers and internal partners
  • Support Sales activities and customer meetings, including webinars, design reviews, and plant tours for non-strategic customers
  • Maintain 4-hour response guidelines for customer communications
  • Understand customer technical requirements, design flexibility, project timeline, and product volume needs to recommend appropriate options
  • Deliver Design for Manufacturability feedback and innovative solutions
  • Review and evaluate customer 3D CAD data, technical drawings, and RFQs to communicate requirements and ensure accurate quote information
  • Evaluate customer requirements, communicate expectations, and align product fulfillment with appropriate manufacturing capabilities
  • Coordinate with cross-functional partners to communicate customer requirements for accurate order intake and product fulfillment
  • Support Sales Enablement by creating and delivering technical training to Sales
  • Assist customers with recommended or required changes to 3D CAD models
  • Balance customer requests with downstream risks to deliver acceptable parts on schedule
  • Use work instructions and associated documentation when evaluating customer quotes
  • Provide local trade show support as required
  • Help customers move innovative products from concept to production through Protolabs' digital manufacturing solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS in Engineering and 2+ years of related work experience or 5+ years of directly related work experience in an engineering or manufacturing role
  • Experience in a technical, customer-facing or sales support role is preferred
  • Direct experience in CNC machining, 3D Printing, or Injection molding
  • Experience and working knowledge of one or more of the above and Sheet Metal fabrication is a plus
  • Technical aptitude with ability to communicate technical information to others at various levels
  • Able to read technical engineering drawings and understand fundamental requirements
  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is desirable
  • Experience with modeling/revising 3-D solid model in native CAD software is desirable
  • Strong customer relationship skills with an ability to build rapport, gain trust, and deliver effective communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team and with cross-functional partners
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and CRM software
  • Experience working in or with the drone/aviation industry is preferred
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status due to ITAR regulations
  • Individuals with temporary visas, including E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT, are not eligible for hire

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and total rewards package
  • Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account, including employer contributions
  • Dental and Vision
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • At least 3 weeks of PTO
  • Wellness pay
  • Holiday pay
  • Volunteer hours
  • 401k with company match and immediate vest
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
  • Matching grants through Protolabs foundation