Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Nilai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plans

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced engineer to design and optimize additive manufacturing components using DfAM principles. You will develop and validate AM processes to meet quality, productivity, and cost targets, while selecting materials and planning build jobs.

The role will involve collaborating across Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous improvement and support NPI and cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline as listed.
• 2–5 years of experience in Additive Manufacturing or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with industrial AM equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of DMLS/SLM, FDM, SLA, SLS, or Binder Jetting.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize components for additive manufacturing using DfAM principles.
• Develop, validate, and improve AM processes to meet quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Select and evaluate printing materials, including metals and advanced alloys.
• Plan and execute build jobs while troubleshooting machine, material, and process issues.
• Support qualification, inspection, validation, and certification activities per requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on yield, utilization, throughput, and process capability.
• Evaluate emerging AM technologies, materials, and equipment to enhance capabilities.
• Collaborate with Design Eng, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders.
• Support NPI, cost reduction, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on AM technologies and applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials/Aerospace/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Creo

CATIA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

FMEA

SPC

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Design and optimize components for additive manufacturing using DfAM principles.
• Develop, validate, and improve additive manufacturing processes to achieve quality, productivity, and cost targets.
• Select, qualify, and evaluate printing materials, including metals and advanced alloys.
• Plan and execute build jobs while troubleshooting machine, material, and process-related issues.
• Support qualification, inspection, validation, and certification activities to ensure compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, machine utilization, throughput, and process capability.
• Evaluate emerging additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and equipment to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders to implement additive manufacturing solutions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), cost reduction, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on additive manufacturing technologies and applications.

Who You Are:

• You are a proactive and results-driven engineer with a passion for advanced manufacturing technologies. You combine strong technical expertise with analytical thinking to solve complex challenges and improve manufacturing performance. You collaborate effectively across teams, embrace continuous learning, and thrive in an innovative environment where quality, safety, and customer focus are critical to success.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in Additive Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Product Development.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial additive manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies such as DMLS/SLM, FDM, SLA, SLS, Binder Jetting, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo, or CATIA.
• Experience with DfAM, GD&T, engineering drawings, process validation, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with metal additive manufacturing processes and materials such as Stainless Steel, Inconel, Titanium, or Aluminum alloys.
• Knowledge of topology optimization, generative design, and build simulation.
• Experience with DOE, process capability studies, and manufacturing process qualification.
• Additive Manufacturing Certification (ASTM/SME), Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or PMP certification.
• Experience in valve, oil & gas, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems and regulated manufacturing environments.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.