Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer-Metals

About this opportunity:

You will serve as a technical leader for our metals additive manufacturing efforts, with a primary focus on operating and supporting industrial metal 3D printing systems in our Salt Lake office. In this role, you will bring hands-on expertise in laser powder bed fusion and apply your knowledge of engineering drawings, CAD files, and part requirements to help customers understand how metal additive manufacturing can support their goals.

You will work closely with our sales team as a key applications resource, helping guide technical conversations with customers, supporting part evaluations, and representing GoEngineer’s capabilities in metals additive manufacturing. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep process knowledge with strong communication skills and enjoys translating complex manufacturing concepts into practical customer solutions.

GoEngineer is a provider of the most compelling design platforms in the industry, deploying engineering software and 3D printing technology to make the design process innovative, efficient, and intelligent.

Your key contributions in this role will be:

• Operate and support industrial metal 3D printers with a focus on laser powder bed fusion processes.
• Partner with the sales team as a primary technical resource for customer discussions related to metal additive manufacturing applications.
• Review drawings, CAD files, and part requirements to assess fit for metal additive manufacturing workflows.
• Provide technical guidance on how parts can be designed, evaluated, and discussed within the metal 3D printing process.
• Support customer-facing meetings, including larger opportunities where deep applications expertise is needed.
• Run and oversee metal printing activities in the Salt Lake lab environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with customers to explain technical considerations, process capabilities, and application recommendations.
• Represent GoEngineer at key trade shows and industry events as needed.
• Travel with the sales team for selected customer visits and business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to help advance the growth of the metals side of the business.
• Contribute to a high-quality customer experience by helping align technical expectations with practical manufacturing outcomes.
• Support a presentation-based interview process by demonstrating the ability to speak confidently about topics in metal additive manufacturing.
  
  

We are looking for candidates with the below experience and skills, however, even if you do not meet all the above listed requirements, very interested candidates should still apply:

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant technical experience preferred.
  
  

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating industrial metal 3D printing systems required; 5 years is ideal.
• Strong hands-on experience with laser powder bed fusion technology.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, and part geometry in support of additive manufacturing applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of metal additive manufacturing processes in an industrial environment.
• Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively to both internal teams and customer audiences.
• Experience supporting application discussions, technical evaluations, or customer-facing engineering conversations.
• Background from a service bureau, manufacturing environment, aerospace, defense, or other industrial setting is highly relevant.
• Experience with machining or CNC-related processes is helpful, but not required.
  
  

Personal Attributes Required:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to technical problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a trusted partner to both sales and customers.
• Comfort operating in a role that blends lab-based technical work with customer interaction.
• Adaptability and interest in helping build a growing capability within the business.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–25%, including customer visits and trade shows.
• Openness to being based in Salt Lake City
  
  

More about what GoEngineer offers:

At GoEngineer, we understand that our value comes from our employees, and we celebrate and respect their unique experiences. We are working to build a culture where both our employees and customers are centered in the work we do, and employees feel welcomed as they are from the first day.

Generous Benefits Include:

• Participation in GoEngineer’s 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 policy, & Short Term, 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 (EAP) 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, plus student loan repayment and prescription cost savings programs.
  
  

To support a fair and efficient hiring process, we may use AI technology to summarize interviews and help our teams review information consistently. AI does not evaluate candidates or make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our human hiring team.