The Process Sustaining Engineer oversees qualification of newly built novel laser powder bed fusion metal 3D printers, monitors qualified printers for printed part quality and consistency, and helps improve operational efficiency of part printing and post processing. The Process Sustaining Engineer will work both independently and on teams with other engineers and technicians under the supervision of engineering management to put together project plans, qualify tools for production, prepare reports for release to the customer, execute experimental designs, monitor tool health and continuously improve monitoring capabilities, and optimize workflows.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work independently to execute experiments, prepare printers, schedule files to be printed, troubleshoot issues that occur during print and analyze qualification builds after print.
Make detailed observations of experiments, note any anomalies on the tool during the run, and troubleshoot issues that arise.
Perform all post-build analysis including metrology measurements such as visual inspection, surface roughness measurements, X-ray inspection, and metallographic analysis.
Analyze in-build metrology data to gain insight into qualification builds and identify action items.
Responsible for recording all data in a summary presentation for each qualification experiment and prepare report that summarizes results.
Work with applications team to analyze first article and production builds, help troubleshoot novel problems, propose, test, and document solutions.
Work with lab technicians to identify and resolve bottlenecks in all stages of part production.
Work with hardware and software teams to validate and provide feedback on new features.
Follow procedures to operate 3D printers and disposition qualification builds.
Prepare/update SOP’s, checklists, and analysis guides.
Participate in team and other assigned meetings.
Other duties as needed or required.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university.
2+ years of prior experience in advanced manufacturing industry, recent college graduates with extensive hands-on experience will be considered.
High commitment to contribute to a positive, high paced, and results oriented work environment
Strong desire to work for a dynamic company working on disruptive technologies and make it a success, high level of tolerance to ambiguity
Creativity in problem solving: ability to quantify problems and develop analytical solution development, proficient in data-driven decision making
Demonstrated ability to be disciplined in approach and thought process
Team-oriented and self-directed
Hands-on experience in collecting and analyzing samples using optical microscopy, 3-D profilometers and digital radiography
Experience in JMP is highly desirable
Python, JSL scripting ,is a plus
Experience with CAD (e.g. SolidWorks) is a plus
High level of accountability
Physical Requirement while working in laboratory:
Must wear steel-toed boots
Must wear protective eye-wear
May require hearing protection
High frequency of computer keyboarding
High frequency of viewing a computer monitor
Other personal protective equipment as applicable
