Freeform · 1 week ago
Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $140K/yrFreeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. As an Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development of advanced metal 3D printing technology, overseeing projects from concept through printing, testing, and delivery while collaborating with internal teams and external customers.
3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Understand printing system capabilities and roadmap, and work with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to implement solutions that further automate the printing process for high volume production
Drive all stages of print production development including design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) feedback, file preparation, printing, post processing, and quality control
Analyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement
Use first-principles thinking to understand problems, define test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate and provide technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
Document application requirements and objectives, statements of work, standard operating procedures, next steps and action items to align all internal and external team members
Interface with external customers to communicate Freeform’s technical capabilities; work with customers on improving Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
Contribute to Freeform’s internal technology development with feedback from internal and external stakeholders via detailed design and systems level improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
Hands on design experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, rocket club, robotics club, or similar
Full life-cycle hardware design experience from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing
Well-versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems
Preferred
Experience with metal 3D printing
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
Strong academic track record
Passion for additive manufacturing
Scrappy, first-principles approach to solving hard problems
Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude
Detail oriented with excellent verbal, graphical, and technical communication skills
DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) or LPBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) experience
Process development experience for metal additive manufacturing
Scripting experience in Matlab (or similar) for toolpath generation
Experience working with internal and/or external customers
Mechanical systems design experience
Benefits
Significant stock option packages
100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
Life insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Relocation assistance provided
Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Company
Freeform
Freeform is a 3D printing company offering metal 3D printing solutions for manufacturing companies.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$117.88MKey Investors
Two Sigma Ventures
2026-01-07Series Unknown· $58.88M
2024-10-22Series Unknown· $14M
2023-02-01Series Unknown· $45M
Leadership Team
Erik Palitsch
CEO / Co-Founder
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