Additive Manufacturing Engineer

TL;DR

Additive Manufacturing Engineer: Advance AM in semiconductor capital equipment as DfAM expert, introducing designs that improve performance, simplify supply chains, and reduce costs with an accent on topology optimization, lattice structures, and multi-modal processes (L-PBF, EBM, DED). Focus on leading projects from concept through production, validating feasibility, and ensuring qualification for high-reliability applications.

Location: US - NJ - Somerset (onsite)

Salary: $90,000-$115,000

Company

Designs, develops, manufactures, and services cutting-edge machines for semiconductor and digital technologies used by leading tech companies.

What you will do

• Serve as AM design expert across modalities like L-PBF, EBM, DED, SLA, FDM.
• Evaluate cost and business cases for AM vs. conventional manufacturing.
• Apply DfAM principles: topology optimization, lattice structures, part consolidation, thermal management.
• Partner with design teams to redesign legacy parts and integrate AM into new products.
• Develop SOPs, process controls, and build files using tools like Magics, nTop, SolidWorks.
• Own AM projects from concept to production, including qualification and handoff to manufacturing.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related + 2+ years in metal AM or Master’s with AM focus.
• Experience in build preparation: build files, support design, process parameters.
• Design experience with AM materials/processes; SolidWorks, nTop, Magics preferred.
• Knowledge of L-PBF from powder to post-processing; GD&T, surface finish, material properties.
• AM part qualification, inspection, failure modes for production hardware.
• Product development/NPI experience delivering innovative solutions.

Nice to have

• Hands-on metal AM machine operation.
• Knowledge of ceramics, polymers, other AM modalities.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, ESPP.
• Holiday, Vacation, Sick Time; FSA, Commuter Benefits.
• Life/Accident/Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program, Identity Theft Remediation, Emergency Travel Assistance.