Additive Manufacturing Career Map

AM Design Engineer 1

$65k–$80k

CAD Software ProficiencyDfAM Principles3D Model Preparation+3

DfAM Engineer

$85k–$110k

Design For Additive ManufacturingTopology OptimizationLattice Structures+4

AM Applications Engineer

$90k–$120k

Customer Needs AnalysisAM Process SelectionDesign for Additive Manufacturing+3

Senior AM Design Engineer

$115k–$150k

Advanced DfAM PrinciplesSimulation-Driven DesignMulti-Process Expertise+3

AM Simulation Engineer

$90k–$125k

Build SimulationThermal Distortion ModelingResidual Stress Analysis+3

lead

Principal AM Engineer

$140k–$185k

AM Technology StrategyR&D LeadershipQualification Frameworks+3

AM CAD/Reverse Engineering Specialist

$55k–$75k

Advanced Reverse Engineering WorkflowsHigh Resolution 3D ScanningMesh Repair And Optimization+3

AM Automation Engineer

$95k–$130k

Industrial Robotics And IntegrationPLC And Factory AutomationDigital Thread And Connectivity+2

AM Drafter

$52k–$68k

Computer Aided Design ProficiencyGeometric Dimensioning And TolerancingAdditive Manufacturing File Preparation+3

CAM Programmer (AM)

$58k–$75k

CAM Software ProficiencyG-Code And Machine LogicAdditive Build Preparation+3

Reverse Engineering Technician (AM)

$54k–$72k

CAD Reconstruction And Modeling3D Scanning And Data CapturePoint Cloud Processing Software+3

Generative Design Engineer (AM)

$92k–$118k

Computational Generative Design WorkflowsTopology Optimization And SimulationComplex Lattice Structure Development+3

Tooling & Fixture Engineer (AM)

$85k–$108k

Additive Manufacturing Tooling DesignGeometric Dimensioning And TolerancingAdvanced CAD Modeling Proficiency+3

AM Solutions Architect

$145k–$175k

Enterprise Additive Manufacturing StrategyMulti-Process Systems ArchitectureAdvanced Design For Additive Manufacturing+3

Lead Generative Design Engineer

$135k–$165k

Advanced Topology Optimization TechniquesMulti-Physics Simulation And AnalysisComplex Lattice Structure Design+3

AM Standards & Compliance Lead

$130k–$160k

Regulatory Standards InterpretationAdditive Manufacturing Qualification FrameworksQuality Management System Oversight+3

Lead Tooling Engineer (AM)

$125k–$150k

Advanced Fixture Design LeadershipAdditive Manufacturing Tooling StrategyCross-Functional Engineering Team Leadership+3

Materials & Process Development

AM Materials Lab Technician

$45k–$60k

Powder Handling And CharacterizationSample Preparation TechniquesLaboratory Safety Protocols+3

AM Materials Engineer

$80k–$115k

Powder MetallurgyAlloy DevelopmentMicrostructure Analysis+3

AM Process Development Engineer

$85k–$120k

Process Parameter OptimizationDesign of Experiments (DOE)LPBF/DED Expertise+3

Senior AM Materials Engineer

$120k–$160k

Advanced Alloy R&DMaterials QualificationFailure Analysis Expertise+3

AM Research Scientist

$110k–$155k

Fundamental AM ResearchNovel Process DevelopmentMaterials Science Expertise+3

Powder Metallurgy Technician

$48k–$66k

Metal Powder CharacterizationInert Material Handling ProtocolsParticle Size Distribution Analysis+3

Powder Handling Technician (AM)

$48k–$62k

Inert Atmosphere Powder HandlingPowder Sieving And BlendingContamination Control And Traceability+3

Materials Test Technician (AM)

$50k–$65k

Mechanical And Tensile TestingMetallographic Sample PreparationHardness Testing Methodologies+3

Metallography Technician (AM)

$52k–$68k

Metallographic Sample Preparation TechniquesOptical Microscopy And ImagingChemical Etching For Microstructure+3

AM Process Lab Assistant

$46k–$60k

Additive Manufacturing Machine OperationTechnical Documentation And Data LoggingSample Preparation And Metallography+3

Extrusion Process Engineer (AM)

$85k–$105k

Polymer Extrusion Process ControlAdvanced FDM FFF TuningMaterial Rheology And Characterization+3

AM Polymer Materials Engineer

$90k–$115k

Polymer Characterization And TestingPhotopolymer And Thermoplastic ProcessingAdditive Manufacturing Feedstock Qualification+3

Metallurgical Engineer (AM)

$95k–$118k

Microstructure Analysis And CharacterizationAdvanced Heat Treatment DesignPowder Metallurgy And Feedstock Management+3

AM Process Validation Engineer

$92k–$115k

Process Qualification And ValidationDesign Of Experiments PlanningStatistical Process Control Methods+3

Lead Materials Development Engineer (AM)

$125k–$155k

Strategic Materials RoadmappingAdvanced Alloy Development LeadershipCross-Functional Team Leadership+3

Principal Metallurgist (AM)

$135k–$170k

Advanced Metallurgical Characterization TechniquesHeat Treatment Design LeadershipRoot Cause Failure Analysis+3

AM R&D Manager

$145k–$180k

Additive Manufacturing Technology RoadmappingR&D Program Management ExcellenceIntellectual Property Strategy Development+3

Machine Operation & Production

Machine Setup And CalibrationMaterial Handling And LoadingPrint Job Monitoring+3

3D Printer Operator

$40k–$55k

AM Machine Technician

$48k–$65k

LPBF/FDM OperationMachine CalibrationPreventive Maintenance+3

Senior AM Technician

$60k–$80k

Advanced TroubleshootingMulti-Machine OperationProcess Monitoring+3

AM Manufacturing Engineer

$80k–$110k

Production Workflow ManagementBuild PreparationThroughput Optimization+3

AM Production Supervisor

$75k–$105k

Team Leadership and DevelopmentProduction Scheduling and PlanningSafety Compliance and Enforcement+3

AM Operations Manager

$110k–$150k

Operations StrategyCapacity PlanningLean Manufacturing+3

AM Build Preparation Specialist

$52k–$70k

Advanced Build File SlicingComplex Support Structure GenerationEfficient Part Nesting Strategies+3

AM Maintenance Technician

$58k–$80k

Industrial Electromechanical Systems TroubleshootingPrecision Laser Optics MaintenancePreventive Maintenance Schedule Execution+3

Additive Manufacturing Machine OperationAdherence To Production RoutingsTechnical Work Instruction Compliance+2

Industrial Manufacturing Technician (AM)

$44k–$58k

Industrial Additive Machine OperationMaterial Handling And PreparationBasic Troubleshooting And Maintenance+3

AM Production Operator

$40k–$55k

AM Process Engineer

$85k–$108k

Process Parameter OptimizationStatistical Process ControlDesign Of Experiments+3

AM Production Engineer

$88k–$110k

Production Workflow OptimizationCapacity Modeling And PlanningOEE And Performance Management+3

AM Plant Manager

$130k–$160k

Strategic Plant Operations ManagementFull P&L Financial ResponsibilityAdvanced Additive Safety Leadership+3

AM Production Director

$155k–$195k

Multi-Site Operational Strategic LeadershipCapital Expenditure And Asset ManagementAdditive Manufacturing Production Scaling+3

Lead AM Process Engineer

$125k–$155k

Advanced AM Parameter OptimizationProduction Process Qualification StrategyTechnical Mentorship And Leadership+3

AM Facility Engineering Lead

$120k–$148k

Industrial Facility Infrastructure ManagementEH&S Compliance And Risk MitigationCapital Expenditure Project Leadership+3

Principal Manufacturing Engineer (AM)

$135k–$170k

Advanced AM Process ArchitectureProduction Qualification And CertificationStrategic Engineering Leadership+3

Post-Processing & Quality

Support RemovalSurface FinishingPart Cleaning+3

AM Post-Processing Technician

$42k–$58k

AM Quality Technician

$48k–$65k

Dimensional InspectionCoordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)Calipers and Micrometers+3

NDT Technician (AM)

$58k–$82k

CT ScanningX-Ray InspectionUltrasonic Testing+3

AM Quality Engineer

$80k–$112k

Quality Management Systems ComplianceAdditive Part Qualification ProtocolsAdvanced Metrology And Inspection+3

Senior AM Quality Engineer

$110k–$145k

Regulatory Compliance And Qualification FrameworksStatistical Process Control And AnalysisAudit Leadership And Strategy+3

CNC/Finishing Specialist (AM)

$55k–$78k

Precision CNC Machining OperationsAdvanced Surface Finishing TechniquesTechnical Drawing And Tolerancing+3

Metrology Engineer (AM)

$78k–$108k

Geometric Dimensioning And TolerancingAdvanced CMM Programming And Operation3D Scanning And Point Cloud Analysis+3

Industrial Furnace OperationThermal Cycle MonitoringThermocouple Calibration And Use+3

AM Heat Treatment Technician

$47k–$62k

Manual Support Structure RemovalPrecision Surface Roughness MeasurementIndustrial Media Blasting Operations+3

AM Surface Finishing Technician

$44k–$58k

Quality Control Technician (AM)

$48k–$63k

Geometric Dimensioning And TolerancingPrecision Dimensional Inspection TechniquesCoordinate Measuring Machine Operation+3

AM Post-Processing Engineer

$80k–$100k

Advanced Machining Strategy OptimizationThermal And HIP Treatment DesignSurface Engineering And Finishing+3

AM Test Engineer

$82k–$105k

Mechanical Testing And CharacterizationNon-Destructive Testing MethodsASTM Additive Manufacturing Standards+3

AM Certification Engineer

$115k–$140k

Regulatory Compliance And CertificationTechnical Dossier DevelopmentASTM And ISO Standards+3

Lead AM Post-Processing Engineer

$120k–$145k

Advanced Post-Processing Strategy DevelopmentTechnical Leadership And Team MentorshipCycle Time And Throughput Optimization+3

AM Standards Engineer

$115k–$145k

Global Standards Development LeadershipProcess Qualification And ValidationRegulatory Compliance And Documentation+3

Principal AM Reliability Engineer

$135k–$165k

Advanced Fatigue Life PredictionRoot Cause Failure AnalysisStatistical Reliability Engineering Methods+3

Director of AM Quality

$150k–$185k

Strategic Quality Management SystemsRegulatory Compliance And Audit LeadershipCross-Functional Quality Leadership+3

Business, Sales & Supply Chain

AM Sales Engineer

$75k–$115k

Technical Solution SellingAdditive Manufacturing Technology ProficiencyCustomer Demonstration And Presentation+3

AM Software Engineer

$95k–$140k

Advanced Slicing Algorithm DevelopmentC++ And Python DevelopmentToolpath Generation And Optimization+3

AM Supply Chain Analyst

$55k–$75k

Inventory Management and ControlERP System Data ManagementFeedstock Sourcing and Procurement+3

Business Development Manager (AM)

$110k–$160k

Strategic Additive Market DevelopmentTechnical Value Proposition ArticulationStrategic Account Lifecycle Management+3

lead

Director of Additive Manufacturing

$150k–$230k

Strategic Additive Manufacturing LeadershipFull P&L Management AccountabilityExecutive Stakeholder Communication+3

AM Product Manager

$120k–$165k

Strategic Product Roadmap DevelopmentCross-Functional Leadership And AlignmentIndustrial Market Analysis+3

AM Training & Applications Specialist

$70k–$98k

Technical Additive Manufacturing InstructionApplication Development And PrototypingTechnical Documentation And Content Creation+3

Inventory Management And TrackingLogistics Documentation And ComplianceEnterprise Resource Planning Systems+3

AM Logistics Coordinator

$48k–$62k

Powder Lot Traceability DocumentationERP Inventory Management SystemsCycle Counting And Auditing+3

AM Inventory Specialist

$44k–$58k

AM Sales Coordinator

$46k–$60k

Technical Quote PreparationCRM Data ManagementOrder Fulfillment Coordination+3

AM Customer Success Specialist

$50k–$65k

Technical Application TroubleshootingCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical Training Delivery+3

AM Procurement Analyst

$50k–$65k

Additive Manufacturing Material SourcingStrategic Spend Data AnalysisTechnical Supplier Quality Evaluation+3

AM Account Manager

$85k–$110k

Consultative Additive Technical SalesStrategic Account Growth PlanningTechnical AM Process Fluency+3

AM Marketing Manager

$90k–$115k

B2B Demand Generation StrategyTechnical Content DevelopmentIndustry Event And Conference Management+3

VP of AM Business Development

$170k–$210k

Strategic Industrial Market PenetrationExecutive Level Relationship ManagementFull P&L Business Oversight+3

Chief AM Strategy Officer

$200k–$260k