Senior AM Technologist: Metals & Polymers

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Education Reimbursement Program

Flexible schedules

401(k)

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California, seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technologist/Senior Additive Manufacturing Technologist to support development, optimization, and production of parts using metal and polymer AM processes. The role covers powder handling, machine setup, modeling, programming, post-processing, and safety responsibilities in MED’s Additive Manufacturing Work Center.

The position requires full-time on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• AA/AS degree in Engineering Technology and/or degree/certifications in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing technology, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly but occasionally up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to attain and maintain respirator approval through Health Services.
• Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills and abilities working effectively with all levels of management, technical, engineering, and scientific staff.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing, design, assembly, and/or fabrication.
• Ability to learn Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), and Stereolithography (SLA) systems.
• Perform all functions related to machine turnaround, preparation, and part post-processing.
• Utilize Manufacturing Executing System (MES) for data entry, part tracking, and time logging.
• Manage classified documents, parts, and systems.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe shop environment.
• Perform daily checks on machines and assist in maintenance, testing, and upgrades to equipment.
• Update management on process workflow, customer relations, job progress, and facility or equipment issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

Additive manufacturing

Quality standards

DoE DoE DoE DoE

Security clearance

Education

AA/AS degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Solidworks

Autodesk Netfabb

Prusa Slicer

Stratasys Insight

Materialize Magics

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California, seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technologist/Senior Additive Manufacturing Technologist to support development, optimization, and production of parts using metal and polymer AM processes. The role covers powder handling, machine setup, modeling, programming, post-processing, and safety responsibilities in MED’s Additive Manufacturing Work Center.

The position requires full-time on-site presence.