Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer

Freeform • Los Angeles, CA

60d • $90,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation. As an Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer at Freeform, you will play a critical role in the development of our advanced metal 3D printing technology including machine functionality, part quality analysis, print file preparation/generation, and providing DFAM recommendations for some of the world's largest manufacturers. You will own projects from cradle to grave as a responsible engineer, taking customer designs from concept through printing, testing, and delivery. You will develop a fundamental understanding of the printing factory and will leverage your technical insights to advance system capabilities using a first principles mindset. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside and learn from leaders and pioneers in the metal additive manufacturing space to disrupt the industry with our autonomous printing factory technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
• Hands on design experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, rocket club, robotics club, or similar
• Full life-cycle hardware design experience from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing
• Well-versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with metal 3D printing
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
• Strong academic track record
• Passion for additive manufacturing
• Scrappy, first-principles approach to solving hard problems
• Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal, graphical, and technical communication skills
• DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) or LPBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) experience
• Process development experience for metal additive manufacturing
• Scripting experience in Matlab (or similar) for toolpath generation
• Experience working with internal and/or external customers
• Mechanical systems design experience

Responsibilities

• Understand printing system capabilities and roadmap, and work with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to implement solutions that further automate the printing process for high volume production
• Drive all stages of print production development including design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) feedback, file preparation, printing, post processing, and quality control
• Analyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement
• Use first-principles thinking to understand problems, define test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate and provide technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Document application requirements and objectives, statements of work, standard operating procedures, next steps and action items to align all internal and external team members
• Interface with external customers to communicate Freeform's technical capabilities; work with customers on improving Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
• Contribute to Freeform's internal technology development with feedback from internal and external stakeholders via detailed design and systems level improvements

Benefits

• Significant stock option packages
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Relocation assistance provided
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services