Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Tanner, AL just outside of Huntsville, AL
REQUIRES US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER
The Additive Manufacturing Engineer will . . .
Conduct process, product, and applications development for additive manufacturing (AM) processing.
Managing projects and continuous improvement efforts utilizing the Operating Model.
Deliver on both internal development projects as well as external, customer-driven projects in additive manufacturing.
Interaction and engagement with multiple areas within the company (R&D, Production, Commercial, manufacturing) as well as with customers in relation to AM powder management.
Support Design for AM (DfAM) consultation and utilize 3D modeling to optimize geometries for manufacturability.
Incorporate geometric compensation, support structure, machine stock, GD&T, and powder removal required to produce products effectively at scale.
Optimize print process techniques (including designing and running Design of Experiments (DOEs) for novel and conventional alloys, and also to reduce build time while ensuring product quality and consistency.
Establish and iterate on engineering planning and controls in order to produce consistent and repeatable product from print start through customer delivery.
Support root-cause analysis techniques to troubleshoot printability issues.
Own additive process qualification efforts specific to product as they mature.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Required for the Additive Manufacturing Engineer
BS degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, or related discipline from an accredited institution with 5 years of relevant working/research experience OR Advanced degree with 2 years of relevant working/research experience.
2 years experience working in metal additive manufacturing.
Ability to generate AM build files.
Familiarity with AM build file softwares such as Flow, Magics, 3DXpert, or others
Working experience in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
Experience in modeling techniques, including CAD, MATLAB, Finite Element, or other simulation tools
Experience with materials characterization equipment for mechanical/chemical/structural analysis. For example: Optical Metallography, SEM, XRD, Tensile testing
Preferred for the Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Strong background in the interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize and focus in a dynamic team-oriented environment and be able to influence others and lead small teams.
Familiarity with metal powder production and with additive process and/or product development.
Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Ideal candidate will be detail oriented, passionate about additive and related technologies and able to effectively use problem identification and solution skills.
Proven analytical and organizational ability, strong problem-solving skills and a creative, outside-the-box thinker. Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles.
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Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.