Additive Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong focus on Additive Manufacturing Engineering to join our team. The right candidate will be familiar with 3D metal additive manufacturing techniques and equipment in order to work with both customers and suppliers. Penn United is a leader in our industry, providing the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for a variety of products and industries. We currently employ over 700 people in our employee-owned company, located about 35 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Butler County. To learn more about the Additive Manufacturing at Penn United, please visit https://pennunitedadditive.com/

Duties and Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer:

• Work with suppliers and customers on product designs for the 3D metal Additive Manufacturing processes.
• Take a lead role in manufacturing feasibility studies on new applications of AM.
• Research and problem solve any material, process and part issues such as defect structure and porosity issues.
• Improve properties such as fatigue resistance.
• Design the part for best AM feasibility.
• Eliminate or design for internal porosity.
• Apply machine vision, machine learning and other computational tools in the AM process.
• Assist with training internal employees on the applications of 3D metal AM technologies.
• Explore use of a wide variety of AM materials.
• Assist in operating the AM machine and processes.
• Work closely with quotations personnel to provide technical assistance.
• Ensure all engineering documentation for each job is completed properly.

Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer :

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Material Science Engineering with Additive Manufacturing experience required.
• Must have experience with Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS).
• Must have experience in CAD, solid modeling software, and additive manufacturing.
• Experience with 3-D printed metal applications.
• Knowledgeable in 3-D metals printing process, such as microstructure control, porosity, powder spreading, and melt pool geometry.
• Knowledgeable in 3-D part inspection and qualification process, machine learning and computer vision, and nondestructive evaluation.
• Knowledgeable in geometric design and optimization.
• Knowledge and understanding of machine shop capabilities and inspection equipment preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical processes.
• Able to work and communicate well with coworkers and customers at a professional level.
• May be asked to work an adjusted schedule to fulfill customer requirements.

Compensation and Benefits: We provide an array of employee benefits that reflects our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners, including:

• COMPETITIVE STARTING SALARY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEAR
• HEALTH BENEFITS
  • Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Hearing Aid Coverage
• RETIREMENT
  • ESOP: 5% Company-paid contribution to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401K: 3% Company-paid contribution
  • 401K: 50% Company-paid match up to the first 6% you contribute
• MONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM
• WORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work
  • 15 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year
  • 9 Paid Holidays
• OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE
  • Group Term Life
  • Short Term Disability (starts the first day)
  • Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
  • Voluntary Benefit package
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Temperature-controlled buildings
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Anniversary awards
  • Relocation Assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability