What We Are Looking For
The 3D Systems site in Littleton, Colorado seeks a skilled Additive
Manufacturing Build Engineer to join our expanding Build Preparation team that
plans builds for our fleet of 3D printers. Our growth pace matches our
customers' expectations for innovative product delivery. Join our expert
team where you'll work with cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology
to create life-changing medical devices and aerospace components in an
environment that values precision, innovation, and technical excellence!
Onsite
This role has an onsite work schedule requiring the person to be in the onsite
location 5 days a week.
What's in it for You!
Competitive Pay: $60,000 - $65,000 per year. Our employees are the
best part of our company. We want you to feel valued, appreciated, and
included. Because of this, we make sure your hard work is recognized.
Paid Leave (US ONLY): Enjoy time away from work with Company paid
holidays and a flexible working schedule through our paid time off (PTO)
policy.??Yep, you read that correctly. We are a
Company that values you and makes sure you take time for yourself.
401(k): Prepare for a secure retirement with our 401k plan, which
includes an employer matching contribution.
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans: We offer a comprehensive benefit
package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, company-paid
short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as company-paid basic
life insurance that supports you during your career with us. We believe that
taking care of our employees is essential, and these benefits reflect our
commitment to your health, security, and peace of mind.
Global Team: With our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Rock
Hill, South Carolina, our global team has a presence across more than 15
countries worldwide. Experience a workplace comprised of talented individuals
who are passionate about serving our customers and each other.
Innovative Culture: Innovation is at the heart of what we do! Since our
founding in 1986 by Chuck Hull, the inventor of 3D printing, we have
continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible with additive
manufacturing. When you join 3D, you will have the opportunity to work with
cutting edge technology in an innovative and collaborative culture!
Talent Development: At 3D Systems, we invest in talent programs to support
employees with opportunities to grow, contribute, develop, and thrive in
their careers.
Connection & Engagement Opportunities: We strive to cultivate an
environment where our diverse global workforce can connect and thrive. Our
Employee Resource Group program, Employee Recognition program, and 3D
Gives Back program, are just a few examples of how you will be empowered to
build connections, celebrate wins, and make a meaningful impact.
What You Will Do
Prepare laser Direct Metal Printing (DMP) Builds for custom,
patient-specific Titanium parts for our Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP)
product line: Review part designs provided by the Biomedical Design team and
prepare them for additive manufacturing using the best orientation and
supporting strategies to ensure printing success. Monitor builds through
printing, post-processing, and inspection, and utilize feedback from
those processes to improve future Build Prep activities. The VSP production
schedule is very demanding, so the Build Engineer is responsible for
ensuring that the assigned and scheduled builds are prepared and available to
production each evening.
Prepare DMP Builds for Contract-Manufactured Titanium Medical Devices:
Review the weekly schedule of planned builds and coordinate with other build
preparation personnel to ensure all builds are prepared using Magics or
internal preparation software at least one day in advance. Follow build
preparation work instructions. Adjust builds and files to meet dynamic
production plans that may change at the last minute due to customer priority
or machine availability. Make files available to the production floor so
machine operators can start the next build in a timely fashion.
Create Build Documentation: Using released traveler templates and designated
label printing system, create the blank Device History Record (DHR) to
be filled out by the production and quality control teams. Ensure labels match
the traveler, that the build ID is correct, the machine number is
accurate, and the quantities of parts prepared on the build match the
quantity required to fulfill the customer PO. Follow DHR creation checklist to
ensure accuracy.
Prepare Builds for Custom, Patient-specific Implant cases: Review design
proposals from our customers and design a support structure to 3D print them
on our DMP platforms. Review common implant anatomy cases and develop a
strategy for supporting that can be shared with others as a best practice.
Consider heat dissipation, mass, and build orientation to minimize stress
and distortion using 3DXpert or other analytical tools. Evaluate failures and
make changes to documented support strategy. Reduce scrap associated with
support design efficiency.
Prepare builds for Plastics: The Littleton site also produces a variety of
plastics parts for both patient-specific medical applications, as well as
aerospace and other industries. The Build Engineer may be called upon to
review designs and prepare build for the plastics printers. Many of these
builds are also on extremely tight timelines, necessitating crisp execution
by the Build Engineer.
Qualifications
What You Will Bring
Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical discipline required; or
equivalent combination of educational background and work experience.
Extreme attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a high level of
personal accountability.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to communicate with a diverse team.
This position serves the Additive Manufacturing Build Team which works with
export-controlled products from aerospace and defense customers.
This position requires an immediate start date for on-site work at our
Littleton, Colorado facility. No relocation assistance is provided for this
