Applications Engineer, Additive Manufacturing; Polymers

Job Overview

As an early member of the Hubbell Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) in Wilmington, MA, this role will serve as a subject matter expert in the application of polymer powder-based technologies (SLS / MJF), photopolymer 3D printing, and other polymer AM technologies. Our mission is to drive production-scale 3D printing of Hubbell parts, which this role plays a key leadership role in achieving this.

This position combines application engineering, business development, and project management. Validating polymer AM applications, ensuring product requirements, budgets, and timelines are met, and act as the primary liaison for internal customers. This role will bridge technology and practical application, with a strong focus on manufacturability over R&D.

Initially, this is an individual contributor role requiring hands‑on involvement and adaptability. As the facility grows, there may be opportunities to mentor and lead new team members.

• Manage a portfolio of polymer AM projects, from feasibility assessment and business case validation to production implementation.
• Serve as the primary customer liaison for polymer applications, ensuring satisfaction and fostering relationships to expand AM adoption across Hubbell.
• Educate internal teams on identifying AM use cases and aligning design with manufacturing processes.
• Support design engineering work packages and participate in design reviews and product development.
• Develop standard practices, design guides, and rules for polymer AM.
• Apply DfAM principles to optimize geometries for function, value, and manufacturability.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, scope, cost, and technical targets.
• Collaborate on application, material, and process development for SLS/MJF and other polymer AM technologies.
• Manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills and a focus on execution.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years minimum experience in Additive Manufacturing, preferably with polymer 3D printing for end‑use, serial production applications.
• Expert knowledge of polymer powder bed fusion technologies (SLS, MJF), including application development and DfAM. Experience with photopolymer technologies would be a bonus.
• Experience with production‑scale AM applications.
• Background in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, or hands‑on manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Solid Works, Inventor, Creo) and FEA/simulation.
• Familiarity with UL certifications and standards is a plus.
• Understanding of traditional manufacturing techniques and industry trends.
• Ability to work on‑site at our Wilmington, MA facility.

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.