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Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Full Time 24 days ago
USA
New Albany, IN

Company

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Profile

Summary/Objective: The Additive Manufacturing Engineer works closely with Engineering, Sales, and Operations to design, develop and implement Additive Manufacturing components into production. Responsibilities include CAD design/modifications, printing, cleaning, and curing Additive components, establishing build processes for new designs, and debugging new Additive technologies. The focus of the Additive Engineer’s work is to collaborate with a variety of departments and design in Additive as a production solution.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Work with Engineering, Operations, and Sales to implement Additive components into production.
  • Lead and execute design changes that optimize component geometries for 3D printing.
  • Carryout successful printing of 3D parts.
  • Debug new systems and processes.
  • Develop manufacturing best practices, parameters, process windows, and work instructions that improve Additive Manufacturing operation and print success.
  • Design and establish Additive Manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
  • Work with Engineering and Operations to qualify Additive Manufacturing designs.
  • Design and implement new ways to process additively manufactured components.
  • Develop/research new Additive Manufacturing methods/systems that help advance the department & company long-term.
  • Provide general guidance, direction, and support to other departments/sites that utilize Additive Manufacturing processes.
  • Develop cross functional relationships that help promote the adoption of Additive Manufacturing at Samtec.
  • The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities. *

Mission

Required Experience

  • 2-3 years of product/tooling design utilizing CAD
  • Experience in a high-volume production environment
  • Strong computer and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creative mindset.

Preferred Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, etc.)
  • Additive Manufacturing experience
  • Problem-Solving background is highly desirable.
  • Lean Manufacturing experience
  • Self-starting, self-directed with very good influential, organizational and communication skills.
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