FDM Additive Manufacturing Technician (Prototype)

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a seasoned Additive Manufacturing Technician to lead FDM prototype builds. You will own builds end‑to‑end, from CAD intake through finished hardware, reviewing CAD for printability, selecting materials, and generating custom toolpaths while operating eight FDM systems.

You’ll balance 10–20 active jobs in a high‑mix lab, perform post‑processing, verify part quality, and communicate risks early to engineers to avoid rework or delays.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on additive manufacturing in a prototype lab, service bureau, development environment, or similar setting.
• Deep hands-on experience with FDM systems, including machine setup, calibration, build preparation, parameter optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience owning additive builds from CAD intake through finished part, including slicer/build-prep software, custom toolpaths, and post-processing.
• Ability to evaluate CAD for printability and make sound decisions around material, orientation, tolerance, strength, finish, lead time, and cost.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot print failures, manage multiple active jobs, and communicate technical risks and tradeoffs directly with engineers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Own FDM builds end to end, from CAD and requirements review through file preparation, printing, post-processing, inspection, and delivery.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain a fleet of industrial and development-grade FDM printers.
• Review incoming CAD for printability and identify issues with geometry, wall thickness, orientation, tolerances, mating features, supports, and clearances before machine time is committed.
• Partner directly with design engineers to understand lead time, end use, and required physical properties, then recommend the right material, orientation, process, and build strategy.
• Prepare and optimize builds using slicer/build-preparation software, including custom toolpath development when standard settings will not produce the required result.
• Balance approximately 10–20 active jobs, sequencing work across machines based on priority, machine availability, material, build time, and technical requirements.
• Troubleshoot failed prints, machine faults, calibration issues, and process drift; identify root causes and drive issues to resolution.
• Nest and batch work to reduce build time, material waste, and unnecessary machine changeovers.
• Post-process parts to deliver clean, functional hardware ready for engineering use.
• Verify completed work against the original request, ensuring the correct part, quantity, quality, and requirements are satisfied before closing the job.
• Keep job status, expected completion dates, and build risks current so engineers know where their hardware stands.
• Develop and maintain print profiles, process documentation, and work instructions that improve consistency and repeatability.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and shop upkeep and coordinate service support when needed.
• Support material and consumable inventory as needed.
• Work safely and maintain disciplined shop practices around equipment, materials, PPE, and applicable OSHA and internal safety requirements.
• Collaborate across the additive team when jobs span multiple printing technologies or require support outside FDM.

Skills

FDM systems

CAD intake

End-to-end ownership

Troubleshooting

Engineer communication

Lifting up to 50 lbs

U.S. Person

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a seasoned Additive Manufacturing Technician to lead FDM prototype builds. You will own builds end‑to‑end, from CAD intake through finished hardware, reviewing CAD for printability, selecting materials, and generating custom toolpaths while operating eight FDM systems.

You’ll balance 10–20 active jobs in a high‑mix lab, perform post‑processing, verify part quality, and communicate risks early to engineers to avoid rework or delays.