Specialist, Application Development Engineer

Description What We Are Looking For

Our Littleton, Colorado site seeks a Specialist, Application Development Engineer to join the Application Innovation Group, interfacing with customers to facilitate product development under ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AS9100, and global regulatory requirements including FDA, FAA, QSR, and MDD. You'll collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and application engineering colleagues worldwide while leveraging the collective expertise across 3D Systems' global teams. With your minimum six years or more of experience, you'll drive innovation at the intersection of additive manufacturing and regulated industries, shaping the future of 3D printing technologies that transform industries and improve lives.

Onsite

This role has an onsite work schedule requiring the person to be in the onsite location 5 days a week.

What's in it for You!

• Competitive Pay: $135,000 - $155,000 per year. Our employees are the best part of our company. We want you to feel valued, appreciated, and included. Because of this, we make sure your hard work is recognized.
• Paid Leave (US ONLY): Enjoy time away from work with Company paid holidays and a flexible working schedule through our paid time off (PTO) policy.Yep, you read that correctly. We are a Company that values you and makes sure you take time for yourself.
• 401(k): Prepare for a secure retirement with our 401k plan, which includes an employer matching contribution.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans: We want to be here for our employees throughout all stages of life, which is why we offer a wide range of resources, information, and support during your career with us.
• Global Team: With our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina, our global team has a presence across more than 15 countries worldwide. Experience a workplace comprised of talented individuals who are passionate about serving our customers and each other.
• Innovative Culture: Innovation is at the heart of what we do! Since our founding in 1986 by Chuck Hull, the inventor of 3D printing, we have continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing. When you join 3D, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in an innovative and collaborative culture
• Talent Development: At 3D Systems, we invest in talent programs to support employees with opportunities to grow, contribute, develop, and thrive in their careers.
• Connection & Engagement Opportunities: We strive to cultivate an environment where our diverse global workforce can connect and thrive. Our Employee Resource Group program, Employee Recognition program, and 3D Gives Back program, are just a few examples of how you will be empowered to build connections, celebrate wins, and make a meaningful impact.

What You Will Do

• Execute Application Development Engineering Processes:
• Remain current and proficient with US and international medical device, semiconductor and aerospace/defense regulations.
• Execute product realization and project management processes to deliver innovation quickly and with excellent quality.
• Understand and use design controls and product development processes to ensure compliance and develop thorough, high quality, robust products and processes.
• Support sales meetings from a technical point of view and support trade shows.
• Develop, document, and maintain product development and design transfer procedures.

Application Development Engineering:

• Manage individual portfolio of active and pipeline development projects.
• Participate in customer project meetings and lead efforts to translate and understand part, project, and validation/certification requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and customer engineering teams to deliver the optimal solution to the customer
• Following internal procedures for product development, collaborate with project teams in the development of new applications through to design transfer or technical transfer to internal or external customers.
• Develop documentation for the manufacture of product using industry standards and best practices. Ensure all documentation is implemented via the formal document control system.
• Participate in the transfer of new projects into Manufacturing. Follow developed processes and projects through design transfer and into the first year of volume production.
• Report progress and status of projects along with PMO on a timely basis with emphasis on reporting results to the Application Development Engineering Manager of Application Innovation Group (AIG).

Qualifications What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field required.
• 6 years or more of professional application engineering experience with a comprehensive background and proven track record required in regulated, cGMP environment such as medical device, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor required.
• Substantial and well-established experience in Additive Manufacturing, specifically Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), or similar technologies, is required.
• Extensive track record preparing L-PBF builds, running simulations, and working on metal additively manufactured components to produce end-use parts that meet customer requirements and timelines required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and design engineering specifications across a number of products and materials.
• Ability to analyze and develop engineering processes for use in advanced technology implementations.
• A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates executive presence with exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders, including the ability to translate complex concepts for C-suite audiences.
• Demonstrates exceptional technical fluency with advanced computer systems, CAD software, and 3D printing platforms, with the expertise to leverage cutting-edge digital tools to translate complex client needs into optimized additive manufacturing solutions that balance performance requirements with production feasibility.
• This position serves the Application Innovation Group, which includes the need to work on export controlled products from aerospace and defense customers.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Experience

• Quality assurance and reliability experience supporting product development and/or manufacturing are preferred.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment such as aerospace (AS9100) or medical device (ISO 13485) is a plus.

Applications accepted online through June 22, 2026

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3D Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or a disable veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran (referred to collectively as "protected veterans"). The Company also provides applicants with equal employment opportunities without regard to pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, and related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation. Primary Location: US-CO-Littleton Work Locations: USA-CO-Littleton 80127 Job Level: Individual Contributor Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Type of Position: Employee Job Posting: Jun 3, 2026, 4:33:24 PM