Garuda3d
Website:
garuda3d.com
Job details:
Job Title: Application Engineer – Industrial Applications (Pellet 3D Printing)
Company:
Garuda3D (Hyderabad, India)
Job Summary
We are looking for an Application Engineer focused on developing real-world industrial applications using pellet-based 3D printing systems.
This role is customer-facing and solution-driven, involving:
- Understanding customer requirements
- Identifying suitable materials & processes
- Developing prototypes (3D printing + machining finishing)
Key Responsibilities
1. Customer Requirement Understanding
- Interact with customers across industries:
- Foundry
- Automotive
- Pharma
- Manufacturing
- Understand:
- Functional requirements
- Mechanical properties needed
- Surface finish & tolerance expectations
2. Application Development
- Identify suitable applications for pellet 3D printing such as:
- Foundry patterns & molds
- Jigs & fixtures
- Large functional prototypes
- Low-volume production parts
- Suggest design modifications for manufacturability (DfAM)
3. Material Selection & Validation
- Select appropriate materials:
- PP, PE, ABS, PLA, PETG
- Filled materials (glass fiber, carbon fiber)
- Define requirements for:
- Strength
- Heat resistance
- Chemical resistance
4. Prototype Development Workflow
- Coordinate internally for:
- 3D printing of parts
- Perform / coordinate:
- Post-processing (machining, finishing, drilling, fitting)
- Ensure final part meets:
- Dimensional accuracy
- Surface finish requirements
5. Sample Development & Demonstration
- Develop application samples for:
- Customer validation
- Exhibitions
- Marketing & social media
- Present solutions clearly to customers
6. Documentation & Case Studies
- Create:
- Application case studies
- Before/after comparisons
- Cost & time benefits vs conventional methods
- Build a library of industrial use cases
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of:
- 3D printing applications
- Engineering materials (plastics preferred)
- Basic knowledge of:
- Manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, etc.)
- Ability to read:
- Engineering drawings
- 3D CAD models
Preferred (Bonus) Skills
- Experience in:
- Industrial product development
- Tooling / fixtures / foundry patterns
- Exposure to:
- Polymer materials (PP, PE, composites)
- Understanding of:
- Post-processing (CNC machining, finishing)
Educational Qualification
- B.E / B.Tech in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Polymer Engineering
Experience
- 1-3 years in:
- Product development
- Application engineering
- Manufacturing / tooling / prototyping
Key Traits
- Strong customer interaction skills
- Solution-oriented thinking
- Ability to connect design → material → manufacturing → final use
- Practical, hands-on mindset
Location
Hyderabad (with customer visits as required)
What We Offer
- Work on next-gen pellet 3D printing applications in India
- Direct exposure to industrial customers & real problems
- Opportunity to build high-value application portfolio
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