Senior R&D Engineer

EOS; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS in Texas is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer for the Metals Technology team to develop and optimize laser-based processes for metallic materials, using modeling, simulation, and experimental testing. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, manage projects, and translate results into viable improvements for production and products.

The role requires a bachelor’s or higher in a related field, experience with metal additive manufacturing, strong knowledge of materials and heat

Qualifications

• Degree in a related technical field with hands-on metal AM experience.
• Experience designing and executing metal additive manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of solidification, phase transformations, and microstructure.
• Strong project-management and written/verbal communication.
• Proficient in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate process parameters for metallic materials using laser powder bed fusion technologies.
• Assess printability, troubleshoot build issues, investigate defects, and advise on heat treatment and post-processing.
• Manage technical projects, schedules, risks, and deliverables with clear documentation.
• Apply modeling, simulation, and data-analysis tools to improve process understanding.
• Identify and implement improvements to development methods and internal processes.

Skills

Process development

Project management

Technical communication

English proficiency

German language

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in materials science / metallurgy / manufacturing / process engineering

Tools

Modeling software

Laser-based manufacturing tools

Job description

Responsible Manager: Director of Metals Technology

We, EOS – world market leader for industrial 3D printing, are looking for you to support our R&D Metals Team as a Senior R&D Engineer. In this role, you will develop and optimize laser-based processes for metallic materials using modeling, simulation, and experimental testing. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, manage project tasks, and translate solutions into minimum viable products while documenting and presenting results to drive process improvements.

Your Mission

• Develop, optimize, and validate process parameters for metallic materials using laser powder bed fusion technologies.
• Assess material printability, troubleshoot build and process issues, investigate unexpected material properties or defects, and provide technical guidance on heat treatment, post-processing, and additive manufacturing feasibility.
• Manage technical projects, work packages, schedules, risks, and deliverables while maintaining clear documentation and regular communication with stakeholders.
• Apply modeling, simulation, and data-analysis tools to improve process understanding and support advanced parameter development.
• Identify and implement improvements to development methods, engineering tools, internal processes, and technical best practices.

Your Talents

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in materials science, metallurgical engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing process development activities for metal additive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of metallic materials, including solidification, phase transformations, microstructure, mechanical properties, defect formation, heat treatment, and failure mechanisms.
• Strong project-management and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to customers and colleagues with different levels of technical expertise.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. German-language skills are a plus.

Our Vision

Over 1000 sharp minds, about 60 nationalities, one goal: accelerating the world’s transition to responsible manufacturing.

Our proven technology, industrial 3D printing, has been extending the boundaries of manufacturing for over 30 years. We work globally networked and prefer to think outside the box and we’re looking for people who want to shape the future with us.

EOS welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. At EOS, equity and inclusion are fundamental principles, and we believe in creating a work environment that is built on empathy, respect, and fairness.