Service Engineer: Additive Manufacturing

Divergent is seeking an experienced and motivated Service Engineer to maintain and improve our current and next generation Additive Manufacturing (AM) equipment. In addition to our laser powder bed fusion / SLM capability and partnership, we are developing new deposition technologies. We’re committed to establishing a new industrial standard of automotive manufacturing. To do this, we need a forward-looking and innovative team member who will help shape the future of manufacturing and its automation. 

· Maintain, improve, and operate, as needed, additive manufacturing machines to maximize part quality, machine up-time and production throughput, while meeting schedule expectations

· Execute well-planned new machine installations and intra-facility equipment moves

· Effectively diagnose machine issues and document failure root causes that result in corrective actions

· Contribute to a proactive equipment maintenance strategy

· Support production department performance improvement and continuous improvement / quality initiatives (AS9100, IATF 16949, etc.)

· Contribute to development of training programs, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and provide guidance to other staff on machine maintenance tasks

· Graduate with associate or higher-level education in a technical field such as mechanical or electrical/electronics. Depending on the candidate, strong equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements

· Automation and machine control experience with demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities, including industrial PLCs

· Electrical, controls and mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience

· Experience with SLM Solutions additive manufacturing equipment such as SLM 500 and NXG 600 machines is a plus

· Although previous experience in metal (or other) Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes is a plus, it is not a requirement for consideration

· Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, startup environment

· Interest and fitness to work hands-on with additive technology; working with the machines, systems, and processes in a factory environment

· Strong ability to think and work autonomously when required, and to perform under pressure to logically troubleshoot systems and processes

· Proficient verbal and written skills especially related to technical records, documentation, and presentation

· Solid interpersonal skills, capable of working within a small, growing team and interfacing with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand the production system and the associated constraints

· The person in this position needs to frequently work in a factory environment to access and repair machinery (up to 100%)

· Ability to walk, kneel, reach, climb, use hands to operate machinery in warehouse, as required

· Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, as required to execute a repair