Senior Engineering Technician (Mechanical Systems) at Freeform

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

3D Printing, Manufacturing, Advanced ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience in manufacturing or production
Experience working in an R&D or custom job shop environment
Experience building complex things with little work instructions or blueprints
Skilled with manual machining, welding, cutting, fitting and/or bending of stainless steels, aluminums and high-strength nickel alloys (nice to have)
Formal hardware-centric technical training/certification (A&P license, NTMA license) (nice to have)
Ability to utilize power tools, hand tools, cranes, forklifts and other heavy equipment (nice to have)
Use of precision measuring instruments (nice to have)
Experience setting up and maintaining facility systems with a focus on air, water and cryogenic inert gas systems (nice to have)
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs unassisted (nice to have)
Ability to climb ladders and be on your feet for extended periods of time (nice to have)
Must be available and willing to work overtime when needed (nice to have)

Responsibilities

Act as the go-to resource for the engineering team in building critical hardware for advanced 3D printing machines
Use a variety of manufacturing tools including lathes, mills, bandsaws, grinders, precision drills, and wire EDMs
Work with custom additive manufacturing machinery, handle metal powders, process metal 3D printed parts
Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs on equipment including air compressors, water chillers, inert gas systems and general machine/fabrication shop equipment
Read and utilize schematics (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level
Organize and improve shop operations; own process improvements from cradle to grave and build a first-class R&D shop

Skills

lathes

mills

bandsaws

grinders

precision drills

wire EDMs

metal 3D printing

mechanical assembly

hardware fabrication

metal powders

manufacturing tools

additive manufacturing

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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