Responsibilities
- 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
Education:Required: Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university.Experience:Desired: 2+ years of prior experience in advanced manufacturing industry, recent college graduates with extensive hands-on experience will be considered.
Other Requirements:· 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 accountabilityPhysical 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