Technical & Application Engineer

Build the foundation of industrial additive manufacturing in North America

About North Channel 3D
North Channel 3D is redefining how advanced manufacturing technologies are brought to market in North America.

We partner with world class global manufacturers and build the local infrastructure required for real adoption including applications expertise, technical support, service, spare parts, and disciplined channel development.

Our mission is simple:
Great technology alone is not enough. Execution wins markets.

We are building a platform that enables industrial additive manufacturing to scale and we are looking for a hands-on, driven Technical & Applications Engineer to help lead that effort.

Why This Role Matters
This is not a typical engineering role.

This is a foundational hire that will help define how North Channel 3D delivers technical excellence, supports customers, and builds credibility in the market.

You will be on the front lines working directly with customers, running machines, solving real production challenges, and helping companies adopt technologies that materially change how they manufacture.

If you are a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building from the ground up, and wants real ownership this is the opportunity.

This is a hands-on, full-time in-office role based in Minneapolis, working directly with industrial additive manufacturing systems.

What You’ll Do
You will operate at the intersection of applications, engineering, and customer success across both polymer and metal additive platforms.
Serve as the technical face of North Channel 3D with customers and partners across North America
Support presales efforts including sample builds, benchmarking, and application qualification
Run and maintain industrial additive systems including SLA and metal SLM platforms
Produce demonstration parts and customer samples at our applications facility
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process related issues
Perform installations, calibration, preventative maintenance, and system optimization
Lead customer onboarding including operator and applications training
Support customers in process development, material selection, and production readiness
Work closely with channel partners to enable their technical success
Maintain demo systems and ensure technical readiness for customer visits
Represent North Channel 3D at trade shows, customer sites, and industry events

Who You Are
You are a builder. You don’t wait for direction you create it
You are hands-on and enjoy working directly with advanced equipment
You are comfortable in an early stage, entrepreneurial environment where structure is evolving
You take ownership and follow through
You enjoy solving real customer problems not just theoretical ones
You can communicate clearly with both engineers and business leaders

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, materials science, or related field
3 to 5 years of experience in additive manufacturing, industrial equipment, or field service engineering
Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting advanced manufacturing systems
Strong mechanical and process troubleshooting capability
Experience working directly with customers or external partners
Ability to travel across North America

Preferred Experience
Experience with industrial SLA systems and photopolymer workflows
Exposure to metal additive manufacturing, particularly SLM / LPBF systems
Familiarity with post processing including washing, curing, and finishing
Experience with additive software tools such as Materialise Magics or similar
Background supporting distributors, resellers, or channel partners
Exposure to production applications across industries such as medical, automotive, or industrial

Location
Twin Cities, Minnesota
This is a full-time, in-office role based at our applications facility
Travel across North America required

Why Join North Channel 3D
Be part of building something from the ground up
Work directly with cutting edge industrial technologies
Have real ownership and impact from day one
Help define how advanced manufacturing scales in North America

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