What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nikon AM Sr Additive Manufacturing Engineer position at Nikon Precision?
Description
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc.
Company Summary :
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (Nikon AM) is an industry leading Advanced Manufacturing technology development company and OEM. With more than 100 years of technology development history, and a wider range of B2B offerings, Nikon has leveraged its optics / precision technologies to develop the next generation of high precision Direct Energy Deposition (DeD) platform for component repair and part production. Additionally, what sets Nikon Advanced Manufacturing apart in the additive manufacturing landscape is Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem which includes not just the organic developed DeD and Laser Ablation technologies but also Nikon SLM Solutions the leader in metal L-PBF equipment as well as Nikon AM Synergy a manufacturing solutions development company in metal L-PBF realm. The intent of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing is to bring to market a high precision DeD technology to address labor intensive repair processes and close the gap for highly complex parts manufacturing for various industries.
Position Title : Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Location : Long Beach, CA
Position Type : Full Time Regular
Salary Range : $83,800-$140,000
- Posted salary range is entry level, actual compensation depends on experience level
Schedule : M-F
Environment : Onsite
Travel : Domestic and International Travel Required
Position Overview :
The Additive Manufacturing Engineer will support application development, process parameter development, material development, and manage associated projects in collaboration with the Applications Development team and customers. This candidate will be one of the subject matter experts within the organization for DeD and shall provide mentoring as needed to team members in support of various projects.
Description of responsibilities :
Design & Development : Collaborate on designing, specifying, and developing applications, materials, and processes for Directed Energy Deposition (DED) machines. Document all related activities
Quality Improvement : Enhance the quality and value of Nikon DED additive machines by applying engineering and scientific principles
Project Leadership : Lead development projects by establishing and implementing standards and methodologies for evaluating product performance.
Innovation : Develop and refine test methods to support new product development and standard product evaluations
Process Enhancement : Improve manufacturing process capabilities to support the introduction of innovative products
Troubleshooting : Work with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to DED machines
Sales Support : Assist the sales team by addressing customer inquiries and providing effective solutions
Mentorship : Provide task-oriented guidance to junior engineers during development projects
Documentation : Maintain detailed records of all work in progress, documenting interim and results in the required format
Team Collaboration : Work effectively within a cross-functional team environment
Organizational Skills : Manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously with exceptional organizational skills
Required Skills / Abilities :
3 years (5 is preferred) of experience in metal additive manufacturing application, process, or machine design and development
Demonstrated broad knowledge of Metal Additive Manufacturing, Powder Materials, and Processes
Hands-on experience in metal additive manufacturing, focusing on DED
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present engineering information in a clear and concise manner
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in CAD modeling and drafting is preferred
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
If you have most or all of the following, please apply :
Minimum : B.Sc. in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgy, Material Science, Welding, or a related field)
Preferred : M.Sc. in the above engineering fields
Familiarity with widely accepted industry standards (ASTM, SAE AAMS, AWS, etc.)
Experience with processing point cloud data from metrology equipment
Demonstrated experience working in a cross cultured environment and complex problem-solving abilities
Ideally experienced in working in a global, multi-cultural environment
Compensation and Benefits :
Nikon AM is committed to providing a competitive total rewards package, including but not limited to :
Competitive compensation, including :
Base pay
Annual cash bonus
401K retirement plan
Exceptional medical, dental, prescription, vision, other insurance programs
Paid vacation, sick and volunteer time plus holidays
Strong career development and plentiful training opportunities
Employee events, activities, and volunteer opportunities
Nikon product discount program
Commitment to and support of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including mental health resources and support
Opportunities for domestic and international travel (if applicable)
Other Job Requirements :
Equal Employment Opportunity :
Nikon AM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Education
Required
Preferred
Experience
Required
Experience with processing point cloud data from metrology equipment
3 years : Experience metal additive manufacturing application, process or machine design and development
Preferred
Salary : $83,800 - $140,000
