Directed Energy Deposition Technician

Overview

Do you have a passion for additive manufacturing?

Do you have experience using directed energy deposition systems?

Do you love to push the bounds of science and technology while working to take on some of the most challenging problems facing our Nation?

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Technician to be a primary operator of DED machines  will be a vital member of APL s Additive Manufacturing Center (AMC), within the Research and Exploratory Development Department. The Additive Manufacturing Center is tasked with leading the development of innovative materials and processes, to meet the future needs of APL staff and our Government sponsors.

The AMC also supports APL with specialized prototyping and low volume production services. We are using various Additive Manufacturing technologies and collaboration with sponsors, to qualify AM processes to produce components that have historically been made using conventional methods. As a member of our team, you ll build hardware that explores other planets and interstellar space through various NASA missions as well as building critical prototype hardware for our nation s national security and national health interests.

In addition, we provide manufacturing expertise as part of our trusted agent role for US government.

As a Directed Energy Deposition Technician, you will...

• Perform manufacturing tasks supporting research and fabrication using Directed Energy Deposition equipment, including wire-fed and powder-blown machines
• Modify part designs for DED fabrication using parametric CAD software such Solid Works or Creo.
• Edit CAM output to tailor toolpath for optimum results.
• Setup, start and monitor DED jobs.
• Identify process errors and determine corrective actions to improve the process.
• Document process parameters and build results and communicate them to the project teams.
• Develop a knowledge base of processing guidelines for successful fabrication using different materials.
• Communicate frequently and effectively to all team members.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements.
• Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a High School Diploma.
• Have 1+ year experience with multiple types of metal additive manufacturing machines (selective laser melting or directed energy deposition) in a research or industrial setting.
• Have 2+ years of experience operating powder-blown or wire-fed DED machines.
• Have experience with CAM/Slicing software (Example: Master
  
  CAM, Power Mill, etc.)
• Have experience programming and operating 5-axis CNC machines.
• Have 1+ years of experience working with conventional equipment, i.e. mills and lathes.
• Have working knowledge of SLA (Stereo lithography).
• Have proficiency in reading and understanding technical drawings (GD&T), schematics, and manuals.
• Have a strong mechanical, motion control and integration aptitude.
• Have experience working on computer controlled equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Working knowledge and experience with production procedures, including Additive and Traditional Manufacturing.
• Ability to work efficiently with hand tools and measurement equipment.
• Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent verbal communication skills with other technicians engineers, and scientists.
• Adhere to HSE protocol while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically prescribed for the AM work environment.
• Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Experience with computer aided design software such as Solid…