Additive Manufacturing & Rapid Prototyping Engineer - Early Career
About The Position
Join Seagate Research’s Rapid Prototyping Group, a team dedicated to turning ideas into reality through design, additive manufacturing, and subtractive manufacturing. We operate across an additive manufacturing lab and two machine shops, supporting innovation throughout Seagate. This role is based in the additive manufacturing lab, where you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with experts to bring concepts to life.About the role - you will: Design and create complex assemblies and detailed drawings using CAD. Coordinate projects focused on additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping. Set up, operate, and maintain advanced manufacturing equipment. Perform quality inspections using precision measurement tools. Provide guidance on additive manufacturing applications and best practices. Assist with managing new equipment and ensuring smooth integration into workflows. About you: Integrity and accountability in your work. Adaptability to changing priorities and technologies. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking. Reliability and strong time management. Ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions. Your experience includes: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. Experience with additive manufacturing processes and applications. Proficiency in CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred). Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematical principles. Understanding of basic geometric tolerancing.
Requirements
- Integrity and accountability in your work.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and technologies.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
- Reliability and strong time management.
- Ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Experience with additive manufacturing processes and applications.
- Proficiency in CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
- Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematical principles.
- Understanding of basic geometric tolerancing.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with FDM, SLA, SLS, and other 3D printing technologies.
- Familiarity with injection molding processes.
- Knowledge of common metals and plastics used in manufacturing.
- Programming experience in Python and C++/Arduino.
Responsibilities
- Design and create complex assemblies and detailed drawings using CAD.
- Coordinate projects focused on additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.
- Set up, operate, and maintain advanced manufacturing equipment.
- Perform quality inspections using precision measurement tools.
- Provide guidance on additive manufacturing applications and best practices.
- Assist with managing new equipment and ensuring smooth integration into workflows.
Benefits
- eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program
- medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- short-and long-term disability
- 401(k)
- employee stock purchase plan
- health savings account
- dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts
- paid time off, including 12 holidays
- flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy
- a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
