Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

Do you enjoy working with Additive Manufacturing Technology?

Would you like the opportunity to develop your career with a global energy technology company?

Join our Emerging Technologies team!

At Baker Hughes our purpose is clear. We take energy forward making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. We are looking for an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Process Engineer to build technical expertise in new modalities, process, automation capabilities for the Additive Manufacturing Emerging Technologies team. This fast-paced group produces products using AM methods and provides technical and manufacturing support for Baker Hughes through innovative AM Solutions.

Partner with the best
This position is an integral role within the team to accelerate AM adoption across the Enterprise. The role requires a strong Additive Manufacturing and materials science background and demonstrated ability to bring global synergy to our additive technology space working with strategic institutions, customers, suppliers and stakeholders. It is essential that the candidate have a proven record of accomplishment developing AM modalities, specifically direct printing (Aerosol Jetting, Direct Ink Writing, Material Extrusion) technologies to print qualified parts that bring business value.

As an Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Growing the Technology Readiness Levels and Manufacturing Readiness Levels of the current printing capabilities to provide innovative Additive Manufacturing solutions.
• Working with external/internal customers, engineers, and scientists to lead development and validation of Additive Manufacturing Processes to address customer needs and opportunities.
• Supporting preparation, programming, and operation of AM 3D Printing equipment to produce polymers, composites, sensors and electronics components.
• Developing and optimizing of Additive Manufacturing Processes through improvement of reliability, productivity, occupational safety, material properties and geometrical tolerance.
• Collaborating with Engineering teams and material scientists to identify and drive projects to demonstrate the benefits of using Additive Manufacturing
• Applying basics of CAD and DfAM principles, iterate designs, support qualification and release of AM products
• Leading design and process discussions and requirements specific to using AM to enable product innovation and/or maximize supply chain efficiency

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor degree (Master or PhD degree preferred) in Engineering or Material Science, or similar from an accredited university or college
• Have 2+ years of experience in Additive Manufacturing in a Corporate/Industrial setting outside of a university research center, preferably working with sensors and/electronic components
• Demonstrated experience with materials and processing including Additive Manufacturing modalities such as Aerosol Jet Printing & Direct Ink Writing to design and manufacture micro-scale AM components.
• Demonstrated experience with Additive Manufacturing of polymer and reinforced polymer components
• Have experience with ink formulations, materials characterization, substrates, and post-curing procedures is desirable. Familiarity with developing process models to improve efficiency and productivity of printing processes is desirable.
• Be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder able to work on Government projects

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working onsite in Houston - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources
• Dependent Care
• Additional elected or voluntary benefit