Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Turbomachinery and Heat Transfer Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced experimental research, development, and testing activities. The role combines hands-on operation of additive manufacturing systems, post-processing and furnace work, and close collaboration with researchers and engineers on cutting-edge metal and ceramic components for high-temperature and turbomachinery applications.

Job description:

• Lead daily operations of the EOS M290 (LPBF/DMLS) and Lithoz CeraFab (LCM) systems, including scheduling and prioritization. 

• Oversee material lifecycles: sieving, recycling and contamination control.

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine service tasks.

• Prepare, execute, and monitor AM builds - Build setup, orientation, support strategy, and parameter selection, powder handling, reuse, and safety procedures.

• Perform post-processing operations – support removal, sintering. 

• Support design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) activities - self-supporting geometries, internal channels, monolithic parts; shrinkage, distortion, and tolerance considerations.

• Use simulation and digital tools to improve print outcomes.

• Conduct dimensional checks and assist with part validation (surface quality assessment, CT etc.).

Requirements:

• BA in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field;  MA  - advantage.

• Strong understanding of additive manufacturing technologies (LPBF, binder jetting, DED, etc.).

• Ability to select AM processes, materials, and equipment to meet part requirements and optimize outcomes.

• Experience operating high-temperature furnaces.

• Documentation and reporting of process.

• Ability to read/write technical ation in English.

• Familiarity with AM simulation tools (e.g., Simufact Additive, ANSYS AM) - Advantages.

• Familiarity with Materialise Magics or similar tools - Advantages.

• Understanding related manufacturing techniques (CNC machining, inspection, quality control) - Advantages.

• Strong materials science background, especially metallurgical and ceramic behavior - post-processing knowledge (heat treatment, debinding, sintering) is valuable - Advantages.

Additional information:

full-time position 100%.