Mechanical Engineer-Additive Manufacturing & Product Development
$80,000–$100,000 year
On-siteMorton Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot large-format SLA and FDM additive manufacturing equipment while preparing print files and optimizing build parameters. Produce high-quality prototype components through post-processing activities including cleaning, curing, support removal, sanding, machining, assembly, and inspection. Design and modify mechanical components using CAD software, then collaborate with product development engineers to rapidly iterate designs based on testing and customer feedback. Maintain equipment, materials, and laboratory organization while developing and documenting best practices for additive manufacturing processes. Participate in design reviews and engineering problem-solving efforts to support new product development for the Xylem Applied Water team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
- Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing and prototyping
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to manage multiple prototype requests or projects
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with CAD software with experience in Creo preferred
- Experience operating industrial SLA and FDM printers
- Knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T
- Familiarity with new product development or manufacturing engineering
- Experience with traditional manufacturing processes for sand casting, injection molding, and CNC machining
- Experience with polymer materials and all major additive manufacturing processes
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