Application Engineer

Oerlikon • Huntersville, NC

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Application Engineer will engage with new and existing customers to develop innovative metal additive manufacturing solutions and prepare technical responses and proposals for new opportunities. The role maintains technical ownership of customer opportunities and works closely with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to support profitable growth across aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and other advanced technology markets. The position is based at Oerlikon’s Huntersville, North Carolina facility and reports directly to the Head of Commercial.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in metal additive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of metal additive manufacturing, machining, heat treatment, and inspection.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100-certified facility.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, statements of work, and part drawings.
• Strong customer orientation and experience.
• Strategic mindset and outcome-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, conferences, and exhibitions (approximately 10%).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under applicable U.S. Government technology export regulations, including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace and defense experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to assess metal components for additive manufacturing and develop optimized solutions that meet performance, cost, and production requirements.
• Lead technical customer engagement to develop quotations, proposals, and business cases for additive manufacturing opportunities.
• Work with the Commercial Team to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities.
• Support development and negotiation of quotations, proposals, contracts, and customer agreements with relevant Oerlikon stakeholders.
• Understand program profitability and work with the Commercial Team to adjust pricing, scope, or commercial terms to meet business objectives.
• Transition customer opportunities to Engineering and Operations by aligning teams on scope, deliverables, manufacturing strategy, outsourcing requirements, routing, and schedule.
• Maintain customer relationships during program execution by addressing technical issues, providing support, and identifying additional business opportunities.
• Represent the voice of the customer and communicate customer requirements and expectations to internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a robust benefits program available from the first day of employment.
• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums and company-sponsored HSA contributions.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance, financial, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match, financial planning, and education options.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources.
• Generous paid time off.
• 10 observed company holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level