Senior Technical Applications Engineer
Fictiv
Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster
Fictiv, coined the “AWS of manufacturing,” is a leading technology company transforming the $350 billion manufacturing industry. Our cutting-edge cloud platform uses AI and machine learning algorithms to help companies build hardware at the speed of software. Come join our growing team!
Impact In This Role
Fictiv is developing the premier platform for on demand manufacturing and our customers demand an increasingly sophisticated level of support and advice as they bring their products to market. As the Senior Technical Applications Engineer you will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting our sales team and advising customers to ensure their long-term success.
Your strong knowledge of product development, engineering and manufacturing processes will allow you to advise Fictiv clients throughout their product lifecycle. By working closely with Account Executives, you will give customers utmost confidence in Fictiv’s ability to deliver business value as a next generation manufacturing partner. You will work closely with sales to understand customer project requirements - this understanding will allow you to provide valuable suggestions and input on how to improve their designs, manage complex production schedules, hit budget targets, and achieve business
objectives. By playing a critical role in the success of our customer’s product development you’ll help Fictiv transform the manufacturing industry and allow more world changing, innovative new products to successfully come to market.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Combine deep technical subject matter expertise (SME) in engineering and manufacturing with keen business acumen to guide current and prospective Fictiv customers through their product development processes
- Meet with customers to identify process and design challenges and recommend solutions which Fictiv is uniquely positioned to address
- Provide consultative guidance on manufacturing readiness, bill of material optimization, project management and engineering guidance to help ensure long-term success for Fictiv customers
- Create & deliver training, webinars, and instructional content for live and online audiences
- Collaborate with internal Fictiv teams to provide feedback on customer requirements
Desired traits
- 5+ years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer, mechanical engineer, tooling/plastics engineer, or applications/sales engineer
- BS/BA degree in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering or related work experience
- 2+ years of customer-facing experience with proven ability to lead complex, consultative technical sales engagements
- Experience with common CAD platforms like SolidWorks, CATIA, Nx, Onshape, Solid Edge, Inventor, or Fusion 360
- Unparalleled verbal and written communication skills
- BONUS: Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing facility
Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on experience
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K plan
- Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness
- Annual Education stipend
- Parental leave programs
- Paid volunteer days
- Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need
- And much, much more!
Fictiv is continuing to expand our remote US workforce. Recent hires include professionals located in:
Arizona (AZ), California (CA), District of Columbia, (DC), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Iowa (IA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Kansas (KS), Massachusetts (MA), Maryland (MD), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), North Carolina (NC), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), Nevada (NV), Ohio (OH), Oregon (OR), South Carolina (SC), Texas (TX), Tennessee (TN), Utah (UT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)
Interested in learning more? We look forward to hearing from you soon.
About Fictiv (www.fictiv.com)
Fictiv is transforming how teams design, develop and deliver the next generation of hardware products.
Fictiv is a manufacturing platform and the most efficient way to fabricate parts. Powered by a distributed network of highly vetted vendors, Fictiv provides the critical infrastructure teams need to streamline prototyping and accelerate development cycles. The online interface makes it easy for customers to get instant quotes, review manufacturing feedback, and manage orders—all through a single service.
We’re actively seeking potential teammates who can bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. We believe inclusion is the best way to create a strong, empathetic team. Our belief is that the best team is born from an environment that emphasizes respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Our Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed and delivered to customers around the world.
This transformation is made possible through our technology-backed platform, our global network of manufacturing partners, and our people with deep expertise in hardware and software development.
We’re actively seeking potential teammates who can bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. We believe inclusion is the best way to create a strong, empathetic team. Our belief is that the best team is born from an environment that emphasizes respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.