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Staff Application Engineer

Carbon, Inc.
Location
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Posted
11 days ago
Department
D2P Application Engineering
Salary
$182,400 - 273,600
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with a focus in product development or product design
  • 8+ years of experience in product development or product design, with a demonstrated track record of shipping products from concept through production readiness
  • Strong proficiency with CAD and CAE software (SolidWorks, NX or CATIA; Magics, Rhino, Grasshopper)
  • Strong working knowledge of Carbon’s Design Engine (or other similar lattice design software)
  • Experience with scripting and computational design (Python, Grasshopper, visual coding)
  • Working knowledge of FEA, structural loading, and common plastic material properties
What the job really is

As a Staff Application Engineer at Carbon, you will lead complex, cross-functional programs from concept through production, focusing on optimizing applications and educating customers on best practices in design and manufacturability. You will collaborate with various teams, manage technical outcomes, and mentor other engineers while driving the technical strategy for assigned applications. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strong communication skills, with a focus on delivering customer benefits through innovative solutions.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs
Things to weigh
  • Role requires a minimum of 3 days a week onsite in Sunnyvale, CA
  • Occasional travel to customer locations required (around 10% of the time)
  • Compensation bracket is wide, with a midpoint salary of $228,000, but specific salary details depend on various factors
  • No specific mention of additional perks or benefits beyond the total rewards package
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