LENS Application Engineer

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver customer-specific proof of concept and product demonstrations.
• Develop process “recipes” for common metals for use by commercial customers.
• Present LENS Technology at conferences, seminars, or trade shows.
• Respond to the technical elements of RFI’s, RFQ’s and RFP’s.
• Analyze feasibility studies and define customer requirements to the product development team.
• Travel throughout the sales territory (domestic and international) in support of product installations and training.
• Provide technical input to the product roadmap(s).

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in physical sciences or engineering, preferably in metallurgy or material processing. Bachelor’s degree will be considered based on previous and future materials science application.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of experience with laser-based processing material systems such as welding, powder bed, or directed energy deposition. Preferred Knowledge: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc. Experience in Additive Manufacturing Industry a Plus.

Key Competencies

• Self-motivated with excellent working knowledge of laser based metal processes and technology, especially additive manufacturing technologies.
• Must thrive in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base.
• Familiar with various calibration and process control techniques such as powder and laser calibration equipment, closed loop process controls and thermal imaging.
• Ability to characterize microstructural and mechanical properties of additively produced materials and to determine processing methods to achieve application requirements.
• Strong work ethic – driven to exceed customer expectations within delivery timeframe.
• Possess strong professional communication skills in areas of proposal and technical report writing, verbal presentations, and small group consultation.
• Detail Oriented.
• Ability to work well as a cross-functional team member.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes.

Working Conditions

• Will work in an office setting, manufacturing, lab, and warehouse location.
• Goggles must be worn at all times in lab and designated areas.
• Lab/warehouse environment contains metal powders, chemicals, etc.
• Physical Requirements: Warehouse conditions as applicable. Safety gear. Use different modes of transportation.

Salary

Depending on experience and education level.

Benefits

• Optomec provides competitive pay as well as a generous benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans.
• In addition, Optomec offers a 401k match and stock options.
• Optomec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.