Principle Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Posted: 07/10/2026
Job Id: 25189
Job Details
Austin, TX 78660
Engineering
On-Site
Direct Hire
$130,000-$150,000
No Relocation
Openings: 1
Job Description
A fast-growing, innovative leader in the additive manufacturing industry is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. The company provides engineering services and product development, assisting customers with design for additive manufacturing, testing, and part qualification in metals and polymers. The Additive Manufacturing Engineer will utilize skills and experience in additive manufacturing (AM) to provide guidance to customers on part design and selection, develop robust manufacturing plans and build files, and oversee successful completion of customer orders.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
- $140,000-$150,000 + Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K - company match
Location: Austin, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
Engineering and Manufacturing
- Maintain an intimate working knowledge of powder bed fusion AM machines (EOS, SLM, Colibrium, etc.).
- Assess part characteristics for manufacturability, design optimization, material and equipment selection.
- Guide customers in the selection of materials.
- Develop content and best practices for design and manufacturability by establishing design guidelines to ensure lessons learned and best practices are documented.
- Create build files, layouts, and use cost estimation models.
- Lead and provide technical direction for technicians.
- Provide "hands-on" support with printing and inspection equipment.
- Manage acquisition of necessary maintenance contracts, consumables, and software to support growth.
- Read and understand dimensional drawings, including GD&T.
- Analyze and specify post-processing steps such as heat treatment, finish machining, and coatings.
- Support and guide the root cause and corrective action (RCCA) process for technical issues.
- Assist in assembling quotations in response to customer RFQ's.
- Lead customer projects as the assigned project engineer.
- Prepare project schedules to define project scope deliverables.
- Lead and/or participate in regular customer meetings.
- Monitor and manage project costs in respect to the established budget.
- Anticipate problems and concerns relevant to project management and provide timely solutions.
- Coordinate document submittals, approvals, distribution, and revision control.
- Initiate purchase requisitions for tools, fixtures, operational equipment, and outside services.
- Maintain a strong working relationship with the customer.
- Occasional travel may be required to support project or program goals.
- Lead advanced technical engineering programs (material/product/process development).
- Lead statistical process control initiatives.
- Lead operational and supply chain cost reduction and optimization projects.
- Provide guidance on facility improvements, equipment selection, and in-sourcing.
Requirements:
- Engineering degree in a related discipline (additive manufacturing, mechanical, metallurgical, etc.)
- Experience with the following software: CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Catia), Build Preparation/Slice software (e.g. Materialise Magics, 3DExpert), Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with processing parts via powder bed fusion
- Ability to travel to customer sites (approximately 5%)
- Subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); requires U.S. person status (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee)
- Masters or PhD in additive manufacturing or related engineering discipline preferred
- Previous experience working for a Contract Manufacturer in laser powder bed fusion preferred
- Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Revision D preferred
- Mechanical test lab experience (destructive and non-destructive testing) preferred
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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