Senior Process Engineer (Advanced R&D)

Freeform; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge tech firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to invent innovative processes for advanced metal 3D printing technologies. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a diverse team to analyze data and improve printing technology using machine learning. No 3D printing experience is required; we value smart, motivated engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Smart, motivated and collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Innovative mindset for creating technology.

Responsibilities

• Invent novel processes for advanced metal 3D printing systems.
• Analyze massive in-situ data sets and material characteristics.
• Rapidly iterate on improving the printing technology with machine learning.

Job description

Overview

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As a Senior Process Engineer at Freeform, you will have the unique opportunity to invent novel processes for the world’s most advanced metal 3D printing systems. You will deep dive into complex, multi-physics phenomena to gain a fundamental understanding of the system and use those learnings to create a new state-of-the-art process. You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team of mechanical, software, and simulations engineers to analyze massive in-situ data sets as well as post-print material characteristics and rapidly iterate on improving the printing technology with machine learning. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment, solving very audacious problems from scratch.

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!