Materials Engineer (Metal 3D Printing)

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production.
Hawthorne, CA, USA
$75,000 - $200,000
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
AI · Robotics

Description For Materials Engineer (Metal 3D Printing)

Freeform is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with its proprietary technology stack. As a Materials Engineer at Freeform, you'll establish the company's M&P infrastructure, strategy, and best practices for advanced metal 3D printing technology. You'll own materials engineering efforts from cradle to grave, including hands-on sample testing, analysis, and strategic process improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Establishing M&P best practices and materials testing infrastructure
  • Operating equipment to measure material properties
  • Generating and tracking quality metrics of printed customer parts
  • Organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data
  • Working with the process development team to improve printing processes
  • Creating automation for M&P procedures

We're looking for candidates with:

  • Bachelor's degree in material science, materials engineering, metallurgy, or mechanical engineering
  • 2+ years of professional materials engineering experience (1+ year in metals)
  • Experience with metallurgical sample preparation techniques

Nice-to-have qualifications include advanced degrees, experience with metal additive manufacturing, and familiarity with statistical data analysis software.

We offer a collaborative work environment, significant stock options, comprehensive benefits, and competitive compensation. Join us in making the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation!

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Materials Engineer (Metal 3D Printing)

  • Establish Freeform's M&P best practices, and materials testing infrastructure and strategy
  • Operate equipment to measure material properties such as tensile strength, surface roughness, and microstructure
  • Generate and track quality metrics of printed customer parts
  • Organize, analyze, and interpret data and present key findings
  • Work with process development team to improve upstream printing processes
  • Establish and optimize processes for measuring and quantifying material quality
  • Create automation for M&P procedures
  • Strategize continuous improvement plans

Requirements For Materials Engineer (Metal 3D Printing)

  • Bachelor's degree in material science, materials engineering, metallurgy, or mechanical engineering
  • 2+ years of professional materials engineering experience (with at least one year in metals)
  • Experience developing and optimizing metallurgical sample preparation techniques

Benefits For Materials Engineer (Metal 3D Printing)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner
  • Fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress
  • Flexible work hours
  • Regular catered team building events

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