Field Service Engineer - Charlotte, NC

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Field Service Engineer will begin their role by supporting our manufacturing team in Fremont, CA for the first six months before transitioning back to Charlotte, NC. During this period, the engineer will work as a Manufacturing Technician, gaining deep, hands-on experience assembling and testing our metal 3D printing systems alongside our production team. After this initial training and onboarding phase, the engineer will transition into a field-based role supporting customer installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and will report to the Field Service Manager. This dual-phase approach ensures each engineer is fully equipped with the technical depth and product familiarity required to be successful in the field.

• Assemble critical system components, maintaining precision and high standards.
• Test system components for performance using advanced metrology equipment.
• Monitor material and parts with a keen eye for defects and non-conformance.
• Maintain organized and detailed testing records.
• Ensure adequate quantities of all necessary subcomponents and materials are available in inventory.
• Reliably escalate problems and communicate suggestions for improvement.
• Work with manufacturing first shift team from 6am-2:30pm PST

• Participate in on-call rotations (with help from team)
• Demonstrate competency in 2 or more subsystems within 2 months
• Complete all Level 2 (or higher) training within 6 months
• Complete all Level 3 (or higher) training within 9 months
• Deploy to customer sites for on-site assignment

• Follow procedures to test, operate and maintain 3D Printers and related equipment
• Assemble and test mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and optics sub-assemblies; demonstrate mastery in one of these areas
• Interpret manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to solve problems
• Repair equipment with hand tools and test instruments
• Order and replace parts as needed
• Collaborate with others to test, tune, upgrade and adjust equipment
• Consult with engineering when needed to resolve problems or to suggest product improvements
• Install and commission equipment according to specifications
• Follow protocols for security, safety, access, scheduling, and communications
• Provide specific training and instruction to customers, coworkers, and contract manufacturers
• Schedule and perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities
• Communicate daily activities, status, and metrics
• Advise management regarding customer satisfaction and product performance
• Participate in developing processes, procedures and documentation as directed by supervisor
• Participate in team and other assigned meetings
• Other duties as needed or required

• Required: Undergraduate degree from an accredited university in an applicable field such as engineering, computer science, etc.
• Desired:  Master’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, business administration or a related field.

• Required: 
• 5 years of demonstrated experience:
• Operating and maintaining complicated machines in a lab or manufacturing environment
• Customer-facing field service positions
• Hands-on repair and calibration of equipment

• Desired: 
• Startup experience
• Military service
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Experience in the 3D AM markets

• Independent operator: Demonstrated ability to perform independently at customer sites, recruiting additional experts only as required. The candidate should be team-oriented, but also self-directed (escalates only after troubleshooting fully) and display a high level of accountability. Must have a valid drivers’ license and be able to rent vehicles with their own credit card. Ability to travel for extended periods.
• Effective communicator: Ability to clearly articulate problem descriptions, action plans, priorities and results to customers and internal team members verbally and in writing. Has good computer skills to enter data and record information in reports and databases.
• Attention to details/focus on quality: Aptitude to follow process instructions. Quickly develops understanding of procedures. Mindful of details and acts with accuracy. Ability to maintain a safe and clean workspace, including cleaning and protecting their own tools.
• Committed to results: The Field Service Engineering organization is measured by its ability to maintain machine availability. Candidates should provide examples of completing tasks fully instead of leaving work for others to finish. They should be willing to perform repetitive tasks such as calibrations or preventative maintenance. Ability to work long hours when required to get the job done.
• Technical aptitude: Has prior experience in machine troubleshooting and operation. Demonstrated education or experience in electrical, mechanical, optical, software or another related discipline that strengthens the team. Learns quickly when facing new problems. Can learn and process information from diverse fields. Connects the dots quickly.
• Safety mindset: Demonstrated experience following established safety rules and regulations such as OSHA and LOTO. Can describe why periodic recertification and site-specific requirements are important to customers. Prior experience with CPR, AED, Fire extinguishers or ERT are pluses.
• Cool under pressure: Understands and reacts appropriately to customer escalations, potentially diffusing tense/stressful situations through active listening, note taking, empathy and redirecting conversation toward problem solving and resolution. Acts quickly to address problems and communicates status throughout the process.
• Acts with Integrity & Trust: Widely trusted, direct, truthful and is a person of high character. Acts consistently and in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs. Shares appropriate information at the right level with the right parties at the right time. Passes all background checks.
• Ability to be authorized for work in government and medical facilities. Current or past security clearances are a plus.

About the Company:

Velo, Velo3D, Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow, Flow Developer, and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.

With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability, we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow™ print preparation software, Assure™ quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.

Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $93,000 and $105,000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.

Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.