Purpose of Job:

Leads mechanical design of full systems and components of a laser powder bed fusion machine meeting cost, reliability, performance and schedule targets. Partners closely with software, process, optics and controls teammates to develop a complex industrialized production tool.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:

Conceptual through detailed design of various subsystems for a laser powder bed fusion machine

Associated structural, thermal and dynamic analysis / simulation

Integration of various electrical, controls, optical and fluids components as required

Collaborate with external design and manufacturing partners as required, ensuring high quality and schedule adherence to project milestones

Hands on development fabrication, assembly, integration and test of systems designed

Work Environment:

Office, laboratory, light manufacturing

Requirements:

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Education:

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

Licenses/Certificates:

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Experience:

5+ years detailed design of complex mechanical systems (industrial machinery a plus)

Knowledgeable of laser powder-bed fusion/sintering systems

Skills:

3D modeling of complex systems in CAD

Detailed design, including GD&T

Experience using PLM systems

Tolerance stack-up analysis for integrated assemblies

FEA or similar structural analysis

Hands-on skills in basic fabrication or assembly

High passion towards a common mission

Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Team collaboration with internal and external partners / stakeholders