Materials Parameter Development Engineer (all genders)

Materials Parameter Development Engineer (all genders) Nikon SLM Solutions NA, Inc. Annual salary: 120,000 – 140,000 USD BENEFITS: Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision 401(k) plan and 4% match Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off Paid parental leave Gym reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Company-paid disability coverage Company-paid life insurance Nikon SLM Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Material Parameter Development Engineer main target is to develop, test and process parameters and relevant post processing conditions for the SLM process for offered materials and layer thicknesses. This starts with reviewing market requirements, including the definition of the qualification process of parameters, the long-term analysis of test results as well as the execution of projects with customer participation and external research institutes. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with internal and external customers, technicians, engineers, and scientists in an international environment on material science and parameter development topics Develop parameter sets for new and existing materials to be processed by SLM and perform full qualification with the focus on material performance, geometrical accuracy, process stability and productivity, by following the Material Parameter Development Process Full material characterization e.g., mechanical properties, density analysis (cross sections, Archimedes, CT), microstructural investigations, SEM, EBSD chemical analysis, fracture surface analysis, roughness investigations Prepare deep report of experiments for internal use and write external white papers, conference presentations of developed results (min: internal or external) Execute deep statistical analysis of material properties data to ensure high confidence level and a high standard of material performance Deep analysis and understanding of machine and process capabilities with regards to material performance over the full build envelope. Deep analytical skills and outstanding understanding CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree or Equivalent Certification in Engineering Field (e.g. Mechanical, Aerospace) or Physics with focus on LPBF Experience with CAM (i.e. Magics, Build Processor, Netfab, NX, etc.) General scientific research knowledge General knowledge of welding technology Deep analytical skills Material characterization skills Experience in process development and material qualification for metal Additive Manufacturing Deep understanding of material characterization in laboratory environment Process understanding and experience in operating SLM machines Knowledge of laser-powder interaction YOUR NEW WORKPLACE: We offer you a versatile and responsible scope of duties in a global business. You can expect colleagues on an equal footing, flat hierarchies, a strong team spirit and a \“can do\“ working atmosphere. We like to describe ourselves as a company with a start-up atmosphere, because with us you get the best of both worlds: a dynamic, future-oriented work environment with the advantages of a corporation. We are a company of diversity, tolerance and openness. That is why we want people of all ages and disabilities, religions, sexual orientations and identities, ethnic origins, nationalities and genders to find their employer in us. Do you want to change the future of additive manufacturing and become part of our success story? WHO WE ARE: Nikon SLM Solutions AG is one of the world\’s leading companies in additive manufacturing. Our Selective Laser Melting machines enable the fast, reliable and cost-effective production of high-quality metal components. With our more than 700 employees from over 35 nations, we are revolutionizing additive manufacturing and are a partner at eye level for our renowned customers, e.g. from the aerospace industry, the energy sector, healthcare or the automotive sector. Nikon SLM Solutions AG is headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, with offices in China, France, India, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Canada and the United States. HOW TO APPLY: Apply directly via our online application tool. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications by e-mail. We look forward to your application. You have any further questions? Please feel free to contact us. Your HR Recruiting Team Nikon SLM Solutions AG Catherine Juszczyk Recruiter