Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Bluehawk Consulting
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Mountain View
Feb 14, 2025
Additive Manufacturing Engineer Mountain View, CA Bluehawk Consulting is seeking a Stereolithography (SLA) Additive Manufacturing Technician on a contract basis to join our product development team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the prototyping of consumer electronics products, ensuring high-quality prototype models are created using SLA technology. This role requires a keen attention to detail, technical expertise, and a passion for developing cutting-edge prototypes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Stereolithography Operation: Set up, operate, and maintain SLA 3D printers to produce high-quality prototype models for consumer electronics products. Design Interpretation: Work closely with engineering and product design teams to understand prototype specifications, ensuring the accurate creation of parts from CAD models. Post-Processing: Perform post-processing tasks such as cleaning, curing, sanding, and finishing parts to meet required tolerances and visual standards. Quality Control: Inspect and assess the printed parts to ensure that they meet all functional and aesthetic requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues during the printing or post-processing stages. Material Management: Maintain an organized inventory of SLA resins and materials, ensuring proper usage and storage in compliance with safety standards. Collaboration: Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, providing feedback on the feasibility and manufacturability of prototypes, and suggest improvements as needed. Documentation & Reporting: Keep accurate records of build processes, materials used, and any anomalies during production. Provide feedback on improvements for future builds and project iterations. Maintenance & Calibration: Perform regular maintenance and calibration on SLA printers to ensure optimal performance and quality. Required Skills & Experience Experience: Proven experience working with Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers, preferably in a prototyping or manufacturing environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency with 3D CAD software (such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Rhino) for model preparation. Experience with slicing software (e.g., PreForm) and other related tools is a plus. Hands-On Expertise: Strong experience in post-processing and finishing techniques for SLA printed parts, including sanding, curing, and painting. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and precision in the production of prototype parts, especially when working with intricate electronics components. Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving printer or part quality issues during the build process. Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safety protocols in additive manufacturing environments, including handling resins and chemicals. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively collaborate with team members and provide feedback. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with consumer electronics product development and prototyping. Familiarity with additional additive manufacturing technologies (e.g., FDM, SLS) is an advantage. Knowledge of electronics assembly or mechanical/electrical integration for prototypes is a plus. Our Diverse and Inclusive Culture Bluehawk Consulting is a Kirkland, Washington-based management consulting firm helping Fortune 500 clients improve their performance, increase their efficiency, and enhance organizational value while reducing costs. We are a team who love to accomplish great things together! We excel at hiring talented people who are driven to create solutions for our client's most challenging projects. Uniting amazing talent with meaningful work experiences is our passion; fostering an environment that embraces individuality and unique gifts embodies our values and fuels our purpose. We Value: Our diverse team, they make us great! Consultative, client-focused and interactive approaches Innovation, actualizing potential, and a positive outlook towards change and accepting challenges Learning, listening, and communicating openly with respect Passion, energy, zeal - we have lots of it Humor, lightness, and flexibility We care about creating a supportive environment and positive employee experience. Employees will receive competitive pay, health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (choose between our Base Plan with HSA or Buy-up PPO plan), 401(k) with company match, 12 paid holidays, and up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. We also offer life insurance and a short-term disability benefit. Salary Range for this position: $83,000 - $92,500 Bluehawk is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. If this sounds like a place you'd like to learn more about, visit us at www.bluehawkconsulting.com #LI-AZ1