Applications Engineer - LPBF
About The Position
The LPBF Applications Engineer provides technical leadership within Phillips Corporation to operationalize and scale Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology at the Navy's Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AMCOE). The role bridges engineering intent and production by translating qualification requirements into robust build strategies and workflows that deliver repeatable, mission-ready LPBF parts. The engineer addresses complex additive manufacturing challenges through data-driven root-cause analysis, process optimization, and collaboration across design, manufacturing, machining, inspection, and customer teams. The role also supports scalable LPBF capability through standardized processes, build-file optimization, and best practices. It uses process knowledge, machine telemetry, inspection data, and lessons learned to improve part quality, machine uptime, and production readiness, while mentoring teammates and cultivating additive manufacturing expertise across the AMCOE.
Requirements
- Deep, hands-on engineering expertise in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology and metal additive manufacturing.
- Proven track record of solving metallurgical and process-related challenges through data, rigorous root-cause analysis, and cross-functional leadership.
- Strong focus on process control, repeatability, and scaling manufacturing workflows from prototype to production.
- Must be a United States citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for mentorship, technical storytelling, and driving cultural adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Deliver repeatable, mission-ready LPBF production that meets quality, schedule, performance, and cost expectations.
- Translate qualification requirements and engineering intent into robust build strategies and production workflows.
- Resolve complex additive manufacturing challenges using data-driven root-cause analysis and process optimization.
- Collaborate across design, manufacturing, machining, inspection, and customer teams.
- Scale LPBF capability through standardized processes, build-file optimization, and repeatability-focused best practices.
- Capture and analyze process knowledge, machine telemetry, inspection data, and lessons learned to improve part quality, machine uptime, and production readiness.
- Mentor teammates, share technical breakthroughs, and build additive manufacturing expertise across the AMCOE.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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