Additive Manufacturing Technologist/ Senior Additive Manufacturing Technologist
Core
Operate and optimize advanced additive manufacturing systems (L-PBF, SLS, FDM, SLA) for metals and polymers, including machine programming, post-processing, and process troubleshooting.
Role type
Senior IC Additive Manufacturing Technologist
Builds
Metal and polymer parts via advanced additive manufacturing processes
Domain
Manufacturing Engineering / Materials Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing parts)
Required skills
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), machine programming, post-processing, CAD/CAM software, technical drawing interpretation, ASME Y14.5M drafting standards, manufacturing processes (machining, welding, casting), Design of Experiments (DoE), metrology, statistical process control
Preferred skills
Solidworks, Autodesk Netfabb, Prusa Slicer, Stratasys Insight, Materialize Magics, Fusion 360, Mastercam, ISO 9001, AS9100, LLNL ES&H and Security policies
Technologies
Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Selective Laser Sintering, Fused Deposition Modeling, Stereolithography, Manufacturing Executing System (MES), CAD/CAM software, metrology tools
Responsibilities
Program and operate L-PBF, SLS, FDM, and SLA systems; perform machine turnaround, preparation, and part post-processing; utilize MES for data entry and tracking; manage classified documents and parts; maintain clean and safe shop environment; perform daily machine checks and assist in maintenance; update management on workflow and job progress; evaluate print outcomes and troubleshoot process issues; optimize support and scan strategies; operate on-machine monitoring tools; develop standard operating procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC