Materials Parameter Development Engineer

Nikon SLM Solutions AG; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage including medical, 2?

401(k) plan with 4% match

Holiday Pay and PTO

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Nikon SLM Solutions AG in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Material Parameter Development Engineer to advance SLM process parameters for metal powders and varying layer thicknesses. The role involves reviewing market requirements, defining qualification processes, and coordinating projects with customers and external institutes.

You will collaborate with global teams to develop parameter sets, perform full qualification focusing on material performance and process stability, and produce internal reports

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical, Aerospace or Physics with LPBF focus.
• Experience with CAM software used in metal AM processes (e.g., Magics, Build Processor, Netfabb, NX).
• Strong background in scientific research and material characterization methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, technicians, engineers, and scientists in an international setting on material science and parameter development.
• Develop parameter sets for new and existing materials to be processed by SLM and perform full qualification focusing on material performance, geometry, stability and productivity.
• Characterize materials (mechanical properties, density, microstructure, SEM, EBSD, fracture surfaces, roughness).
• Prepare deep experiment reports and write external papers or conference presentations.
• Conduct deep statistical analysis of material properties data to ensure high confidence levels and material performance.
• Analyze machine and process capabilities relative to the full build envelope.
• Demonstrate deep analytical skills and understanding.

Skills

Scientific research

Analytical skills

Material characterization

Process development

SLM processes

Laser-powder interaction

Statistical analysis

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/Physics (LPBF)

Tools

Magics

Build Processor

Netfabb

NX

Job description

Nikon SLM Solutions is a leading provider of metal based additive manufacturing technology, commonly referred to as 3D printers, utilizing selective laser melting and powder bed fusion technology. Our 3D printers are designed to produce parts directly from a variety of metal powders. The customers for our metal based additive manufacturing systems come from various industries such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, and automotive. Headquartered in Lübeck Germany, Nikon SLM Solutions has approximately 600 employees worldwide.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Material Parameter Development Engineer main target is to develop, test and process parameters and relevant post processing conditions for the SLM process for offered materials and layer thicknesses. This starts with reviewing market requirements, including the definition of the qualification process of parameters, the long-term analysis of test results as well as the execution of projects with customer participation and external research institutes.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with internal and external customers, technicians, engineers, and scientists in an international environment on material science and parameter development topics
• Develop parameter sets for new and existing materials to be processed by SLM and perform full qualification with the focus on material performance, geometrical accuracy, process stability and productivity, by following the Material Parameter Development Process
• Full material characterization e.g., mechanical properties, density analysis (cross sections, Archimedes, CT), microstructural investigations, SEM, EBSD chemical analysis, fracture surface analysis, roughness investigations
• Prepare deep report of experiments for internal use and write external white papers, conference presentations of developed results (min: internal or external)
• Execute deep statistical analysis of material properties data to ensure high confidence level and a high standard of material performance
• Deep analysis and understanding of machine and process capabilities with regards to material performance over the full build envelope.
• Deep analytical skills and outstanding understanding

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or Equivalent Certification in Engineering Field (e.g. Materials Science, Mechanical, Aerospace) or Physics with focus on LPBF
• Experience with CAM (i.e. Magics, Build Processor, Netfab, NX, etc.)
• General scientific research knowledge
• General knowledge of welding technology
• Deep analytical skills
• Experience in process development and material qualification for metal Additive Manufacturing
• Deep understanding of material characterization in laboratory environment
• Process understanding and experience in operating SLM machines
• Knowledge of laser-powder interaction

OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan and 4% match
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance

Nikon SLM Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.