Senior 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.
Hawthorne, CA, USA
$110,000 - $200,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
AI · Robotics
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Description For Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories worldwide, bringing software scalability to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack uses advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. As a Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing our advanced printing technology, including machine functionality, part quality, automation projects, and complex print file preparation. You'll own projects from concept to delivery, contribute to the overall machine system architecture with a focus on automation, and work with internal teams to implement solutions that further automate the printing process for high volume production. You'll analyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement, use first-principles thinking to solve problems, and interface with external customers to communicate Freeform's technical capabilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to be an integral member of a rapidly growing company scaling world-changing technology, with benefits including stock options, full health coverage, 401(k), and a collaborative work environment in our state-of-the-art facility in Hawthorne, CA.

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Responsibilities For Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer

  • 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 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, objectives, statements of work, standard operating procedures, next steps and action items
  • Interface with external customers to communicate Freeform's technical capabilities; work on improving Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
  • Contribute to Freeform's internal technology development with feedback from stakeholders via detailed design and systems level improvements

Requirements For Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience with additive manufacturing
  • 2+ years of professional experience with direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)
  • Experience with print file preparation
  • Experience with DFAM and CAD software

Benefits For Senior Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Relocation Benefits
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)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events

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