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Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where people take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn, because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.\n\nJob Purpose\nAs a Senior Applications Development Engineer at VulcanForms, your mission is to design and optimize our high‑speed laser‑powder‑bed‑fusion process and its digital workflow to deliver production‑ready parts at scale. You’ll collaborate across hardware, software, and operations teams to continuously improve print quality, system reliability, and workflow efficiency – enabling transformative outcomes for our customers and the future of advanced manufacturing.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPartner with hardware, software and operations teams to develop and implement integrated process – from R&D through pilot runs to full serial production – achieving high manufacturing readiness levels.\n\nCreate and iterate LPBF process recipes and build configurations, including build files, post‑process sequences, and machine integration to ensure consistent production of parts within the VulcanForms platform.\n\nTranslate user requirements into engineering specifications that guide end‑to‑end product and process development; collaborate with internal teams to optimize part designs for LPBF, balancing geometry, supports, tolerances and material performance.\n\nBuild and iterate parts, hardware, and tools to support First Article Inspection and production launches of products in medical, aerospace, consumer, defense, and other industries.\n\nServe as the technical interface with customers, program managers, and operations leaders – communicating development status, sharing findings, troubleshooting issues, and aligning on production plans.\n\nOwn root cause analysis of print defects and drive corrective actions through rapid iteration and testing.\n\nDevelop application‑specific process workflows that meet customer requirements for dimensional accuracy, mechanical performance and surface finish.\n\nCollaborate with downstream process owners in machining, finishing, and other areas to implement DFM principles with a top‑down approach.\n\nCollaborate with operations and quality teams to establish standard operating procedures and quality control methods.\n\nCreate and maintain detailed documentation: build recipes, work instructions, inspection protocols, change logs and training materials – ensuring repeatability, traceability and production compliance.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.\n\nMinimum of 2 years hands‑on experience in product or applications development, preferably with a focus on LPBF or directed energy deposition (DED) processes.\n\nProficiency in 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks.\n\nSolid understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.\n\nFamiliarity with quality management systems and associated standards.\n\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.\n\nKnowledge of subtractive manufacturing operations (e.g. milling, turning) and their design constraints is a plus.\n\nVulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch.\n\nThe annual base salary range for this position is $97,600-$134,200.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Vulcanforms","rawCompany":"vulcanforms","city":"Harvard","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:44:05.967Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"339113","title":"Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-appliance-and-supplies-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Applications Development Engineer","description":"Senior Applications Development Engineer\nAbout us:\n\nFounded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products. 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