ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (ADDERE – LASER WIRE DED):

• Work on the ADDere Laser Wire Direct Energy Deposition (DED) process, assisting in machine optimization and process refinement.
• Support both printing machine development and printing services, ensuring high deposition rates for large-scale metal components.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to develop custom additive manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• Conduct process validation, quality control, and parameter development for high-deposition additive manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Robotic Welding: Exposure to ABB RobotStudio and FANUC Roboguide programming.
• Arc welding process: Understand of arc welding process and parameters. Familiar with GMAW, GTAW, and advanced technology associated with each, such as Fronius CMT, Miller Hercules, and Lincoln STT.
• Laser Welding & Hybrid Welding: Familiarity with developing and optimizing laser and laser hybrid welding processes.
• Additive Manufacturing: Familiarity with Laser Wire DED (Direct Energy Deposition) processes, preferably with ADDere technology.
• Process Optimization: Ability to analyze welding defects, develop welding parameters, and improve deposition rates.
• Quality Control: Experience with weld inspection, NDT techniques (X-ray, ultrasonic, metallography), and material analysis.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot welding and additive processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced R&D environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Welding Process & Robotic Automation:

• Develop, program, and optimize robotic welding systems (preferably ABB and FANUC) for R&D applications.
• Implement and refine Arc Welding processes such as Fronius CMT to enhance weld quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Leverage laser welding and laser hybrid welding techniques to optimize deposition rates, material properties, and component performance.
• Troubleshoot robotic welding automation and ensure systems are running at peak performance.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move drawings, files, parts, and manuals weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate