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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Engineer - **Company:** Oerlikon View all jobs - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,600.0 - $204,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, SAP (Applications), Load Balancing - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us2b1dc552b72984a44a6ec99b4b57b4e1/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering, material science, or closely related discipline * 3+ years of proven experience in metal additive manufacturing * Aerospace and Defense experience preferred * Strategic mind set and outcome oriented * Self-driven, open and positive mind set * Strong analytical skills * Demonstrated leadership and communication skills * Willingness to travel for customer meetings, conferences and exhibitions (approx. 10%) * Knowledge of metal additive manufacturing, machining, heat treatment, and inspection * Experience working in an ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100 certified facility * Experience in reading and interpreting specifications, statements of work, and part drawings * Strong customer orientation and experience * Highly motivated, self-driven, open, and positive mindset * Able to work with minimal supervision * In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. ## Description We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. 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This Application Engineer maintains technical ownership of customer opportunities and collaborates closely with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to deliver profitable business growth across the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and other advanced technology markets. Your Responsibilities: * Collaborate closely with key customers to evaluate metal components for additive manufacturing and develop optimized solutions that meet performance, cost, and production requirements. * Lead technical engagement with customers to develop detailed quotations, proposals, and business cases for additive manufacturing opportunities. * Interface directly with the Commercial Team (Business Development, Program Management, Application Engineering, and Customer Service) to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities. * Support the development and negotiation of quotations, proposals, contracts, and customer agreements in coordination with appropriate Oerlikon stakeholders. * Understand program profitability and work with the Commercial Team to adjust pricing, scope, or commercial terms as needed to achieve business objectives. * Facilitate the successful transition of customer opportunities to Engineering and Operations by aligning teams on project scope, deliverables, manufacturing strategy, outsourcing requirements, routing, and schedule requirements. * Maintain strong customer relationships throughout program execution by addressing technical issues, providing ongoing support, and identifying opportunities for additional business. * Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization, ensuring customer requirements and expectations are effectively communicated to internal stakeholders. * Report directly to the Head of Commercial, Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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