PBF Maintenance Technician I – Additive Manufacturing

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,547,000 - 135,820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

PTO

Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, seeks a hands-on technician for the Powder Bed Fusion manufacturing team. You will maintain and troubleshoot PBF printers, calibrate laser optics, and keep critical spares stocked to keep production moving.

The role requires 2+ years of PBF experience, OEM certificates, and a practical mindset. You’ll work first shift, Monday–Friday, with overtime, and collaborate with engineers to improve processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with PBF printers or similar additive manufacturing tech.
• 1+ years of maintenance and troubleshooting with PBF printers or similar advanced technologies.
• Certificates from OEMs such as EOS Self-Care, EOS Advanced Troubleshooting, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician, or equivalent.
• Proficient with Laser Optic testing and inspections methods (Laser Power, Laser Focus, Scanner Accuracy).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and understanding of materials/processes related to maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine PM and troubleshooting of PBF Printers to ensure efficient operation.
• Perform laser optics inspection and calibrations to maintain optimal laser output.
• Maintain inventory of critical spares, consumables, and tools necessary to maintain printers and equipment.
• With engineering support, perform hardware repair and testing protocols for sensors, valves, actuators, motors.
• Assist engineers in developing and documenting SOPs for printer maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide onsite technical support and training to production on printer operations and daily maintenance.

Skills

PBF printers

Maintenance

Laser optics

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Communication

Education

OEM certificates (EOS Self-Care & related)

Maintenance certificates

Tools

EOS Service

CAD software

Diagnostic software

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, seeks a hands-on technician for the Powder Bed Fusion manufacturing team. You will maintain and troubleshoot PBF printers, calibrate laser optics, and keep critical spares stocked to keep production moving.

The role requires 2+ years of PBF experience, OEM certificates, and a practical mindset. You’ll work first shift, Monday–Friday, with overtime, and collaborate with engineers to improve processes.