Purpose of Job:

Develop, Validate, and Deploy tools to advance the state of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing. Drive improvements on Manufacturing Productivity, Process Repeatability, Geometric Capability, and Material Properties.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:

•Work independently to develop a deep understanding of the L-PBF process through data analysis to identify and define high priority solutions that drive print productivity and material property improvements.

•Work with software teams to implement novel print file toolpath generation strategies, validate functionality, and deploy for use on development and production teams.

•Perform design of experiments with L-PBF processes, generating print files to validate tools and parameters.

•Analyze printed material via metallography, static/dynamic materials testing, and surface finish characterization to guide process development.

•Collaborate closely with M&P, Applications, and Software Engineering teams to establish standard process development phases.

•Define key controls and calibrations required from L-PBF systems in order to deploy robust processes across a fleet.

•Establish framework for how support structures are generated and deployed on production applications.

•Possess the ability to independently define scope, manage resources, prioritize efforts, measure progress, and effectively communicate status of development activities.

Work Environment:

•Standard office environment

•Metallurgical laboratory environment

•Temperature and humidity-controlled print room environment

•ISO 9001/AS9100 manufacturing environments

Requirements:

Education:

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or related engineering field

Licenses/Certificates:

Experience:

2+ years - Hands on with metal L-PBF equipment

2+ years - AM pre-print slicer software tools

Experience with laser welding process parameters

Experience with metallography and mechanical testing

Skills:

3D Modeling CAD – Preferably Teamcenter NX

Establishing robust Design of Experiments (DOE)

Ability to apply Statistical Analysis to Datasets

Physical Demands:

Able to carry up to 25 lbs.