Additive Manufacturing & Reverse Engineering Lab Engineer

Khalifa University Enterprise; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Khalifa University Enterprise in United Arab Emirates seeks a Laboratory Engineer to support advanced additive manufacturing and reverse engineering activities within the university’s lab. The role involves managing 3D printing systems, scanning, prototyping, training users, and ensuring safe, efficient lab operation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience and hands-on expertise across DLMS, FDM, SLA, DLP, and SLS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with 3D printing technologies (metal and polymer) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain advanced 3D printing systems (DLMS, FDM, SLA, DLP, SLS).
• Prepare and optimize models using slicing software (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D).
• Competency in operating post-processing equipment, including sand blasting systems, vacuum furnaces, heat treatment furnaces and surface finishing equipment.
• Experience in operating quality inspection equipment including CT scanning systems, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), optical 3D scanners, and surface roughness measurement instruments for dimensional and structural evaluation of additively manufactured parts.
• Conduct 3D scanning for reverse engineering and digital modelling.
• Process scan data using GeoMagic Design X and mesh editing tools.
• Support Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) and provide CAD assistance (SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360)
• Troubleshoot printing issues and ensure production quality.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

3D printing systems

CAD support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Fusion 360

GeoMagic Design X

Cura

PrusaSlicer

Simplify3D

Job description

Khalifa University Enterprise in United Arab Emirates seeks a Laboratory Engineer to support advanced additive manufacturing and reverse engineering activities within the university’s lab. The role involves managing 3D printing systems, scanning, prototyping, training users, and ensuring safe, efficient lab operation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience and hands-on expertise across DLMS, FDM, SLA, DLP, and SLS