changing lives.
In this role, you will…
- Use Process DFAM principles to identify and optimize post processing strategies for current and new R&D concepts
- Individually operate new additive manufacturing equipment and post processing equipment
- Learn process-structure-property interactions for photopolymer systems and apply the learnings for process optimization
- Setup and execute experiments and analyze the results using basic metrology techniques and advanced techniques such as CT scans.
- Be part of several small cross-functional teams working together to solve problems related to additive manufacturing.
- Participate in weekly and bi weekly technical meetings with cross functional groups.
- Be responsible for procurement of experiment data using sensors, CT scans, and visual measurements, and will work with the team to interpret and analyze the results.
- Maintain records, follow work instructions and present research findings periodically to the process and cross functional teams.
- Use statistical methods to perform analysis of experiment data.
- Collaborate with the Senior Process Engineer and Manager to create new experiment plans.
- Support transfer of experimental manufacturing workflow into well defined work instructions for process technicians.
- Perform material testing using standard and non-standard material testing equipment.
- Complete assigned tasks to develop the process for manufacturing custom orthodontic appliances.
- Create and evaluate prototype machines, measurement equipment, jigs and fixtures.
- Support the team with general engineering activities such as 3D Modeling and Prototyping.
- Uphold and maintain lab safety practices as defined in the SOP’s and Safety Trainings.
- Foster collaboration with cross functional teams, support onboarding and training of technicians.
In this role, you’ll need …
- Bachelors degree in mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (other scientific disciplines considered) with 2+ years of direct experience in operating SLA/ Resin based 3D printing machines
- MS degree in mechanical or relevant interdisciplinary degree with focus on process or post process development for photopolymer based additive manufacturing systems
- Experience handling and working with chemicals such as Iso propyl alcohol, photopolymers, cleaning agents.
- Experience in post processing 3D printed parts
- Experience using metrology instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
- Demonstrable use of statistical techniques to analyze data.
- Demonstrable experience in record keeping for complex manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrable experience in troubleshooting problems with logical approach.
- Experience collaborating with cross functional teams and executing experiments with various conditions independently.
- Demonstrable experience in presenting technical data.
Nice to Have:
- Collaboration with polymer design/engineering groups is desirable.
- Knowledge and use of DOE is desirable.
- Experience using AM tools such as solidworks, slicer and other toolpath generation SW.
- Experience with building/operating custom 3D printers, material testing, or post processing equipment.
- Experience with prototyping using external vendors.
