Metal Additive Prototyping Specialist

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Apple’s ADL (Advanced Development Lab) combines technical know-how and creativity to deliver exceptional products and customer experiences. We take pride in building high-quality models, prototypes, and manufacturing solutions that support the development of future Apple products. We invite you to bring your curiosity, craftsmanship, and dedication to our team! Apple is seeking a motivated and experienced metal additive 3D printing specialist to join this team, where extensive innovation and collaboration among team members drive towards exceptional outcomes. In this role, you will provide guidance on design for metal additive manufacturing (DfAM), work with and modify CAD prototypes, operate various metal 3D printers, and perform post-processing. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling metal additive manufacturing processes using advanced metal 3D printing technologies such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). The ideal candidate will collaborate with design engineers and manufacturing teams to create prototypes that meet functional and aesthetic requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced manufacturing processes, enabling the creation of next-generation products.

Requirements

• Strong collaboration skills in a team environment
• Able to work independently on assignments
• Attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality results
• Understanding of additive manufacturing principles, including DfAM and post-processing techniques
• Experience with metal additive 3D printing
• Proficiency in at least one CAD modeling software

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience with metal additive 3D printing, particularly LPBF
• 1+ years of experience with MJF, SLS, or SLA 3D printing
• Ability to optimize and prepare 3D models in Siemens NX CAD to support LPBF processes
• Proficiency with nTopology or Siemens NX CAD for topology optimization
• Experience with simulation software for metal additive processes
• Ability to analyze and resolve challenges related to part orientation, support structures, thermal distortions, and post-processing
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on design for metal additive manufacturing (DfAM)
• Work with and modify CAD prototypes
• Operate various metal 3D printers
• Perform post-processing
• Develop, optimize, and scale metal additive manufacturing processes using advanced metal 3D printing technologies such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)
• Collaborate with design engineers and manufacturing teams to create prototypes that meet functional and aesthetic requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed