Additive Design Engineer

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will lead the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) part development pipeline, acting as a consultant for part selection, process selection, optimization, qualification, and implementation. You will design innovative, production-ready components by creating 3D models and assemblies optimized for additive manufacturing to improve quality, cost, and speed. You will collaborate with global engineering teams, clearly communicating timelines, risks, and solutions while influencing design decisions across multiple stakeholders. You will create rough stock and finish-machined drawings, considering GD&T requirements, inspection capabilities, and downstream machining processes. You will develop, build, and test prototypes, working hands-on in the Additive Technology Lab. You will contribute to the advancement of Emerson’s additive manufacturing standards, engineering practices, and internal best-practice documentation. You will support continuous improvement by initiating engineering change requests and documenting post-build results to inform and refine future designs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least one year of experience with additive manufacturing; co-op or internship experience is valued.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Flexibility to occasionally work off-hours and/or travel to collaborate with global teams across different time zones.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD and 3D modeling tools, such as SOLIDWORKS® or NX.
Familiarity with build preparation software, such as 3DXpert or similar tools.
Strong documentation, organization, and project management skills.
Clear, effective communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and provide technical tours.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies in a fast-evolving technical environment.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently while collaborating with teams that have competing priorities across different countries and cultures.

Responsibilities

Lead the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) part development pipeline, acting as a consultant for part selection, process selection, optimization, qualification, and implementation.
Design innovative, production-ready components by creating 3D models and assemblies optimized for additive manufacturing to improve quality, cost, and speed.
Collaborate with global engineering teams, clearly communicating timelines, risks, and solutions while influencing design decisions across multiple stakeholders.
Create rough stock and finish-machined drawings, considering GD&T requirements, inspection capabilities, and downstream machining processes.
Develop, build, and test prototypes, working hands-on in the Additive Technology Lab.
Contribute to the advancement of Emerson’s additive manufacturing standards, engineering practices, and internal best-practice documentation.
Support continuous improvement by initiating engineering change requests and documenting post-build results to inform and refine future designs.