Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand printing system capabilities and roadmap, and work with internal engineering teams 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
• Document application requirements, statements of work, standard operating procedures, and action items
• Interface with external customers to communicate Freeform's technical capabilities and work on improving DFAM
• Contribute to Freeform's internal technology development with feedback from stakeholders

We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology. Benefits include significant stock option packages, 100% employer-paid health insurance, 401(k), relocation assistance, paid vacation and sick leave, catered meals, and a casual work environment with flexible hours.