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Dandy$141,900 - $172,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, ManufacturingIndustries
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on professional experience in metals characterization, processing, or design; or a PhD in one of these disciplines
- Experience developing and optimizing metallurgical sample preparation techniques such as cutting, grinding, polishing, acid etching, and optical microscopy
Responsibilities
- Establish Freeform’s M&P best practices, and materials testing infrastructure and strategy
- Operate equipment to measure material properties such as tensile strength, surface roughness, and microstructure
- Generate and track quality metrics of printed customer parts such as dimensional accuracy, defect distribution, and surface roughness
- Organize, analyze and interpret data and present key findings
- Work with process development team to tie key materials findings into improvement of upstream printing processes, including training our advanced machine learning models
- Establish and optimize processes and procedures for measuring and quantifying material quality
- Create automation for M&P procedures to take human out of the loop
- Strategize continuous improvement plans to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the basic qualifications for this Materials Engineer role?
A Master’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years of hands-on professional experience in metals characterization, processing, or design is required; alternatively, a PhD in one of these disciplines. Experience developing and optimizing metallurgical sample preparation techniques such as cutting, grinding, polishing, acid etching, and optical microscopy is also essential.
What nice-to-have experiences are preferred for this position?
Preferred experiences include 5+ years of materials engineering, development of new alloys, metal additive manufacturing (highly preferred), laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes, and process development.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this position remote or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What kind of candidate stands out for this Materials Engineer position?
Intelligent, motivated, and collaborative engineers who thrive on solving challenging problems and creating groundbreaking technology, with solid fundamentals in materials engineering and metals—even without prior 3D printing experience.
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.
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