Job Description
APPLICATION & SERVICE ENGINEER 3D PRINTING
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
- Salary : (dependent on experience)
- Location : Stuttgart Germany
- Working pattern : Predominantly on-site 50% travel
- Contract : Permanent
- Technology : Industrial SLA & SLM systems
JOB DETAILS
Our client is a global manufacturer of industrial 3D printing systems continuing its expansion across EMEA with the launch of a new demo centre in Stuttgart next month.
This position sits within a small EMEA technical team and plays a critical role in supporting the companys overseas growth strategy. The role is structured as approximately 70% Service and 30% Application Engineering combining hands-on installation and maintenance with technical application support and customer validation work.
You will be responsible for full system installations (typically 35 days on-site) commissioning and final customer acceptance across Europe. Travel is approximately 50% primarily within Europe with occasional global or US support when required.
Training is provided on the job with the potential for a one-week onboarding programme in China to gain direct exposure to the systems and HQ technical teams.
This is a highly hands-on customer-facing role requiring strong mechanical electrical and laser / optical understanding working closely with both European customers and global engineering teams.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Installation commissioning and final acceptance of industrial SLA and SLM systemsExecution of preventive maintenance and service contracts to ensure long-term system reliabilityMechanical electrical and laser / optical troubleshooting on-site and remotelyDelivery of structured operator training covering machine operation safety and basic maintenanceSupport pre-sales technical discussions in collaboration with sales teams and distributorsConduct feasibility studies sample builds and application validation based on customer requirementsOperate and maintain the Stuttgart demo centreCreate and continuously improve technical documentation and training materialsAct as the technical bridge between customers and global engineering teamsESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
35 years experience within additive manufacturing or industrial equipmentHands-on experience installing and commissioning industrial 3D printing systemsStrong understanding of SLA technologyExperience working with laser / optical systemsMechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilityCustomer-facing technical experienceWillingness to travel approximately 50%NICE TO HAVES
Experience with metal AM / SLM systemsExperience working in cross-cultural or global teamsGerman or other European languagesChinese language capabilityQUALIFICATIONS
Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related disciplineValid driving licenceStrong communication skills and confidence working in a customer-facing environmentKey Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1