Freeform
Process Engineer (Advanced R&D)
Los Angeles, CA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$95k-$140kDetected 12 days ago
PythonMATLABMachine LearningData AnalysisMechanical DesignMicroscopyResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- As a Process Engineer at Freeform, you will have the unique opportunity to invent novel processes for the world's most advanced metal 3D printing systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Process Engineering team in developing a deep understanding of the metal additive process and hardware operation by analyzing massive in-situ data sets to gain insight into physical mechanisms of the printing process
- Drive execution of experiments, analyze data, and develop and optimize processes on a metal additive system
- Perform post-build metrology measurements and analysis of material such as tensile strength, surface roughness, and alloy microstructure
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, and simulations engineers to analyze data and rapidly improve printing processes
Requirements
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in material science, physics, or similar engineering discipline
- Experience with experimental design and statistical data analysis
- Strong data analysis skills and ability to interpret important information from extremely large data sets
- 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!
Nice to have
- Undergraduate research experience in material science, physics, mechanical engineering
- Process development experience from cutting edge industries such as semiconductor, solar, or displays
- Experience with Python and/or MATLAB
- Experience with statistical data analysis software such as R, JMP, or Minitab
- Experience operating complex equipment
- Familiarity with metallurgical sample preparation such as cutting, grinding, polishing, acid etching, and optical microscopy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof.
Compensation
- Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
Benefits
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
- Significant stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
- Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
- Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
- In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $95,000-$140,000.
Company info
- We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
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