Additive Prototyping Specialist
Core
Produce polymer additive prototypes and advance prototyping team capabilities by collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to create functional and aesthetic prototypes.
Role type
Senior IC additive prototyping specialist
Builds
Polymer additive prototypes for next-generation Apple products
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing / Additive manufacturing
Required skills
DfAM principles, CAD modeling, 3D printing operations (MJF, Polyjet, SLS, SLA), post-processing, process optimization, quality inspection, machine monitoring
Preferred skills
Siemens NX, Rhino/Grasshopper, nTopology, GMP, high-mix low-volume manufacturing
Technologies
MJF, Polyjet, SLS, SLA, Siemens NX, Rhino, Grasshopper, nTopology
Responsibilities
Review incoming orders for DfAM principles; Provide additive expertise to engineers during prototyping stages; Work with CAD software to modify designs; Develop optimized printing processes, workflows, and layouts; Set up and operate 3D printers; Perform finishing operations (support removal, polishing, sand blasting); Inspect finished parts for quality and accuracy; Monitor machine operations to maintain dimensional specs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC