Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer at Freeform

Los Angeles, California, United States

Freeform Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
  • Hands on design experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, rocket club, robotics club, or similar
  • Full life-cycle hardware design experience from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing
  • Well-versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems

Responsibilities

  • Understand printing system capabilities and roadmap, and work with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to implement solutions that further automate the printing process for high volume production
  • Drive all stages of print production development including design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) feedback, file preparation, printing, post processing, and quality control
  • Analyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement
  • Use first-principles thinking to understand problems, define test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate and provide technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
  • Document application requirements and objectives, statements of work, standard operating procedures, next steps and action items to align all internal and external team members
  • Interface with external customers to communicate Freeform’s technical capabilities; work with customers on improving Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
  • Contribute to Freeform’s internal technology development with feedback from internal and external stakeholders via detailed design and systems level improvements

Skills

Additive Manufacturing
Metal 3D Printing
DFAM
Print File Preparation
Quality Control
Post Processing
In-Situ Data Analysis
First Principles Thinking

Freeform

3D metal printing for manufacturing solutions

About Freeform

Freeform Future Corp specializes in 3D metal printing technology aimed at the manufacturing industry. Their process allows for the production of metal parts at a significantly reduced cost and time compared to traditional manufacturing methods. This technology serves a diverse clientele, from small businesses to large corporations, by simplifying the metal printing process and making it accessible to various industries. What sets Freeform apart from its competitors is its focus on speed and cost efficiency, enabling clients to produce parts quickly and affordably. The company's goal is to transform the manufacturing landscape by providing a reliable and efficient solution for metal parts production.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$57.4MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Relocation Assistance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Significant Stock Options
Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Gym Membership
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Emerging competition from companies like Desktop Metal threatens market share.
Potential patent disputes with companies aggressively protecting intellectual property.
Supply chain vulnerabilities in metal powders could disrupt production.

Differentiation

Freeform offers software-defined, self-sufficient metal 3D printing factories globally.
Their technology combines advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning.
Freeform provides digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speeds and costs.

Upsides

Increased adoption of digital twins enhances 3D printing integration in manufacturing.
On-demand manufacturing services create opportunities for flexible, customized 3D printing solutions.
AI-driven design optimization enables production of complex, lightweight metal parts.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI