Additive Manufacturing Engineer- EV Industry

As an Additive Manufacturing Engineer at our fast-growing startup that focuses on developing cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions, your main responsibility will be to lead our in-house rapid prototyping lab and support production tooling needs. You will be the owner of our internal 3D printing facility where you will manage a fleet of FDM and SLA printers, ensuring high uptime and professional-grade output. Your role will involve bridging the gap between digital R&D designs and physical, functional prototypes. Key Responsibilities: - Lab & Fleet Management - Operate and maintain a fleet of FDM and SLA 3D printers, ensuring $geq$90% uptime. - Perform all mechanical repairs (belt tensioning, nozzle changes, extruder assembly) and electronic troubleshooting. - Maintain spare parts inventory and track machine performance metrics (MTBF/MTTR). - Slicing & Process Optimization - Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Orca Slicer. - Optimize slicing strategies for support generation, part orientation, and multi-part nesting. - Prepare and repair STL files to ensure first-time-right print success. - Material Science & Calibration - Qualify and develop optimized print profiles for various materials. - Execute rigorous calibration schedules for dimensional accuracy and flow rate tuning. - Post-Processing & Quality - Perform high-quality finishing such as sanding, vapor smoothing, painting, and installing inserts. - Validate dimensions using precision tools to ensure prototypes meet functional tolerances. - Documentation - Build and maintain a technical Internal Wiki for SOPs, material profiles, and maintenance logs. Required Qualifications & Skills: - Education: B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics. - Experience: 3 6 years in a rapid prototyping lab or production 3D printing environment. - Printer Expertise: Proven experience with Large Format FDM ($geq$400mm) and SLA technology. - Software Mastery: Expert knowledge of Orca Slicer is mandatory. - Hands-on Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude for machine repair and post-processing. - Documentation: Ability to create structured, searchable technical reports and SOPs. Preferred Skills: - Experience in the EV or Automotive industry. - Basic knowledge of CAD software for mesh repair. - Understanding of DFAM principles. If you join us, you will have the opportunity to design the systems and processes that run the lab, work with advanced composite materials like Carbon Fiber and Glass Fiber to build real-world EV hardware, and be part of a high-energy startup environment where your contribution directly impacts product speed-to-market. As an Additive Manufacturing Engineer at our fast-growing startup that focuses on developing cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions, your main responsibility will be to lead our in-house rapid prototyping lab and support production tooling needs. You will be the owner of our internal 3D printing facility where you will manage a fleet of FDM and SLA printers, ensuring high uptime and professional-grade output. Your role will involve bridging the gap between digital R&D designs and physical, functional prototypes. Key Responsibilities: - Lab & Fleet Management - Operate and maintain a fleet of FDM and SLA 3D printers, ensuring $geq$90% uptime. - Perform all mechanical repairs (belt tensioning, nozzle changes, extruder assembly) and electronic troubleshooting. - Maintain spare parts inventory and track machine performance metrics (MTBF/MTTR). - Slicing & Process Optimization - Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Orca Slicer. - Optimize slicing strategies for support generation, part orientation, and multi-part nesting. - Prepare and repair STL files to ensure first-time-right print success. - Material Science & Calibration - Qualify and develop optimized print profiles for various materials. - Execute rigorous calibration schedules for dimensional accuracy and flow rate tuning. - Post-Processing & Quality - Perform high-quality finishing such as sanding, vapor smoothing, painting, and installing inserts. - Validate dimensions using precision tools to ensure prototypes meet functional tolerances. - Documentation - Build and maintain a technical Internal Wiki for SOPs, material profiles, and maintenance logs. Required Qualifications & Skills: - Education: B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics. - Experience: 3 6 years in a rapid prototyping lab or production 3D printing environment. - Printer Expertise: Proven experience with Large Format FDM ($geq$400mm) and SLA technology. - Software Mastery: Expert knowledge of Orca Slicer is mandatory. - Hands-on Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude for machine repair and post-processing. - Documentation: Ability to create structured, searchable technical reports and SOPs. Preferred Skills: - Experience in the EV or Automotive i