SLM Engineer

Job Title: Applications Engineer

Location: Illinois

Salary: $100k – $120k

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operation, demonstration, and training on AM machinery.
• Programming and process development of AM and subtractive processes (milling and turning).
• Conduct feasibility and time studies for customer parts.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and accuracy.
• Communicate frequently with internal technical staff, external customers, and external suppliers.
• Support customers in machine preparation, operation, and applications, both remotely and at customer sites.
• Demonstrate a high level of analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to convey results to customers and management.
• Support at exhibitions and conferences.
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills including a positive approach, accountability, sense of humility, and responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university minimum, Master’s Degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience with programming and operation of additive machinery (DED or L-PBF).
• Proven organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Strong focus on collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish win-win situations.
• Customer-centric mindset and effective communication verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Comfortable and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in computer operation including MS Office, CAD, CAM, and simulation and analysis tools.
• “US Person” under ITAR regulations to enable work on export-controlled projects.