Protolabs
Digital Manufacturing
ApplicationEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Application Engineer at Protolabs. Skills: Application Engineering, Technical Support, Customer Solutions. Support new prototype launches. Provide production engineering support”
Industry & Context.
Technical challenges; Manufacturability analysis; Part design challenges; Geometries; Tolerances; Production issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
AAS/Technical Degree or more with applicable work experience, Direct experience or understanding of CNC machining, Comfortable reading technical drawings, Knowledge of common materials and processes, Ability to communicate technical information, Working knowledge of 3D Printing, Working knowledge of Sheet Metal fabrication, Working knowledge of CAD/CAM for part design, Understanding of technical terminology
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of Injection moulding, Experience working in a sales engineering environment, Experience working in a sales/pre-sales environment, Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Experience working hands-on in a manufacturing environment, Experience in Quality Engineering, Experience in Quality Planning, Experience in CNC/CAM Programming, Experience in CNC Machining, Experience with technical training, Experience with tutoring, Experience with teaching, Experience with coaching
What You'll Do.
Support new prototype launches
Provide production engineering support
Address technical questions
Gain understanding of customer requirements
Communicate appropriate solutions
Evaluate customer requirements
Manage expectations and risks
Review customer supplied 3D CAD data
Assist customer with changes
Triage quote requests
Ensure high quality order intake
Determine appropriate outcomes
Coordinate with technical operations
Coordinate with contracts
Coordinate with quality
Coordinate with process engineering
Manage basic projects
Provide technical training
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Sales and customer service teams; Technical operations departments; Contracts departments; Quality departments; Process engineering departments; Specialist teams
Communication Scope
Technical information
Full Job Description
## Description Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. Join our team as an Application Engineer! The Application Engineer role is integral to our collaborative efforts with the sales and customer service teams. This position provides technical expertise to support the effective promotion of Protolabs' comprehensive offerings, enabling customers to advance their prototyping and production projects. The Application Engineer is expected to gain a thorough understanding of customers' technical requirements and to adeptly guide clients in identifying suitable solutions for both current and future projects, while addressing any technical challenges that may arise. Our Application Engineers operate across a diverse range of industries and service lines. They play a crucial role in supporting both new and growth business segments, including the introduction o
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