Senior Material Parameter Development Engineer

Senior Material Parameter Development Engineer

Nikon SLM Solutions

Lübeck, Germany

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Lead key projects for development and qualification of new material parameters for Nikon SLM Solutions’ next generation machines;
• Plan, conduct, and analyze experiments for parameter development employing statistical tools for data analysis to ensure high confidence level for material performance;
• Investigate and optimize key process variables with focus on process stability, part quality and productivity;
• Characterize and interpret material properties;
• Prepare comprehensive reports of experimental results for internal design reviews and external project updates;
• Develop, establish and optimize internal development processes and working instructions;
• Define and negotiate acceptance criteria and specifications for internal and customer specific machine acceptance test procedures and benchmark part production;
• Provide support for internal and external customers in application projects for early benchmarking of new material products;
• Support customized tool pathing strategies to enable design specific features and material performance;
• Optimize material chemistry and powder physical properties for best performance in Nikon SLM Solutions’ technology;
• Define future requirements for next generation PBF-LB/M machine products within the Nikon SLM Solutions family;
• Supervise external development programs regarding process research and material qualification;
• Participate in external government funded projects in collaboration with research institutes, external suppliers, competitors, and customers;
• Create external white papers and conference presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree or equivalent certification in engineering field or materials science (e.g. mechanical, aerospace) or physics with focus on PBF-LB/M;
• 4+ years of professional experience in the field of material development and additive manufacturing;
• Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis;
• Deep analytical skills and understanding of laser and powder bed interaction with regards to process stability and capabilities;
• Expertise in thermal treatments with regards to its response to microstructure and mechanical properties of different additive manufactured materials is required, including the understanding of the impact of material composition;
• Broad experience in material testing during the qualification process, for benchmark part production and for machine acceptance tests;
• Understanding of metal powder bulk physical behavior and testing methods;
• Familiarity with industry standards for the PBF-LB/M process, material specifications, testing procedures and thermal treatments;
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in an international environment.

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