Application Engineer

Protolabs

Application Engineer at Protolabs supporting customers with prototyping and production solutions. Collaborating with Sales and Customer Service to drive new business and tackle technical challenges.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timePutzbrunn • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 3D CAD Modelling and Injection Moulding, providing technical guidance and support to customers while ensuring project feasibility and adherence to deadlines. Strong customer focus and problem-solving abilities are essential for effective collaboration across teams and successful prototype launches.

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3D CAD ModellingInjection Moulding KnowledgeMechanical Engineering BackgroundCustomer SupportFluent English and German

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Hard Skills

3D CAD ModellingReading 2D Technical DrawingsDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Project Feasibility AnalysisTechnical Query Resolution

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailGoal-OrientedAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant FieldMaster’s Degree in Relevant Field

Industry Keywords

Prototype LaunchesCustomer Technical RequirementsSales EnablementTechnical TrainingCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support new prototype launches and ongoing production engineering for new and growing customers across EMEA.
Respond quickly and accurately to customer technical queries, including material, mouldability, and part design challenges.
Understand customer technical requirements and recommend suitable design changes and solutions.
Review 3D CAD data, DFM feedback, and RFQs, helping customers implement required adjustments.
Provide technical guidance to customers and sales on process capabilities, limitations, risks, and project feasibility.
Work cross-functionally with operations, quality, contracts, and engineering teams to support project delivery.
Escalate or hand over projects to specialist teams where needed.
Deliver strong pre-sales and customer support through calls, emails, chat, design reviews, webinars, and occasional site visits or trade events.
Support sales enablement through technical training, presentations, and shadowing for new team members.
Follow internal processes, documentation, and response-time expectations while carrying out additional duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with 3D CAD modelling and the ability to read 2D technical drawings.
Background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or a related field.
Knowledge of injection moulding is highly desirable.
Customer-focused, goal-oriented, and comfortable working to clear metrics and deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently or collaboratively, and respond well to feedback.
Early-career profile with 0–2 years’ experience, depending on background.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
Fluent English and German required

Benefits

Comp & perks

We have an open and collegial corporate culture with flat hierarchies in an international environment.
Extensive e-learning platform with over 300 courses.
Access to a wide variety of employee benefits through cooperation platforms.
Free parking, free charging stations for e-bikes/scooters, free drinks, and a fruit basket.
Flexible benefits portal for individual salary optimization.
Permanent employment contract, 40-hour work week, and 30 vacation days.
Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for hybrid working.