Materials Parameter Development Engineer (all genders)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Annual salary: $130,000–$160,000 USD

Company

hirify.global develops metal-based additive manufacturing systems using selective laser melting and powder bed fusion for aerospace, energy, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.

What you will do

• Develop, test, and process parameter sets and post-processing conditions for new and existing materials and layer thicknesses in the SLM process.
• Qualify materials for performance, geometrical accuracy, process stability, and productivity, following the Material Parameter Development Process.
• Perform material characterization, including mechanical properties, density, cross sections, Archimedes testing, CT, microstructure, SEM, EBSD, chemical, fracture-surface, and roughness analysis.
• Analyze material-property data statistically and evaluate machine and process capabilities across the full build envelope.
• Collaborate with customers, technicians, engineers, scientists, research institutes, and external partners on parameter-development projects.
• Prepare experiment reports, white papers, and conference presentations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent certification in engineering, such as materials science, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or in physics with a focus on LPBF.
• Experience with CAM tools such as Magics, Build Processor, Netfabb, or NX.
• Experience in process development and material qualification for metal additive manufacturing.
• Material characterization skills and deep understanding of laboratory-based material characterization.
• Understanding of process operation and experience operating SLM machines.
• Knowledge of laser-powder interaction, welding technology, and general scientific research.
• Deep analytical skills.
• U.S. citizenship or a Green Card is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with internal and external customers, technicians, engineers, and scientists in an international environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• Holiday pay, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• Gym and tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid disability coverage and life insurance.

Hiring process

• Apply directly through the online application tool; applications by email are not considered.