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Description Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. Company Summary: Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (Nikon AM) is an industry leading Advanced Manufacturing technology development company and OEM. With more than 100 years of technology development history, and a wider range of B2B offerings, Nikon has leveraged its optics/precision technologies to develop the next generation of high precision Direct Energy Deposition (DeD) platform for component repair and part production. Additionally, what sets Nikon Advanced Manufacturing apart in the additive manufacturing landscape is Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem which includes not just the organic developed DeD and Laser Ablation technologies but also Nikon SLM Solutions the leader in metal L-PBF equipment as well as Nikon AM Synergy a manufacturing solutions development company in metal L-PBF realm. The intent of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing is to bring to market a high precision DeD technology to address labor intensive repair processes and close the gap for highly complex parts manufacturing for various industries. Position Title: Additive Manufacturing Engineer Location: Long Beach, CA Position Type: Full Time Regular Salary Range: $83,800-$140,000 *Posted salary range is entry level, actual compensation depends on experience level Schedule: M-F Environment: Onsite Travel: Domestic and International Travel Required Position Overview: The Additive Manufacturing Engineer will support application development, process parameter development, material development, and manage associated projects in collaboration with the Applications Development team and customers. This candidate will be one of the subject matter experts within the organization for DeD and shall provide mentoring as needed to team members in support of various projects. Description of responsibilities: Design & Development: Collaborate on designing, specifying, and developing applications, materials, and processes for Directed Energy Deposition (DED) machines. Document all related activities Quality Improvement: Enhance the quality and value of Nikon DED additive machines by applying engineering and scientific principles Project Leadership: Lead development projects by establishing and implementing standards and methodologies for evaluating product performance. Innovation: Develop and refine test methods to support new product development and standard product evaluations Process Enhancement: Improve manufacturing process capabilities to support the introduction of innovative products Troubleshooting: Work with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to DED machines Sales Support: Assist the sales team by addressing customer inquiries and providing effective solutions Mentorship: Provide task-oriented guidance to junior engineers during development projects Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all work in progress, documenting interim and results in the required format Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a cross-functional team environment Organizational Skills: Manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously with exceptional organizational skills Required Skills/Abilities: 3+ years (5+ is preferred) of experience in metal additive manufacturing application, process, or machine design and development Demonstrated broad knowledge of Metal Additive Manufacturing, Powder Materials, and Processes Hands-on experience in metal additive manufacturing, focusing on DED Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present engineering information in a clear and concise manner Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience in CAD modeling and drafting is preferred Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation If you have most or all of the following, please apply: Minimum: B.Sc. in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgy, Material Science, Welding, or a related field) Preferred: M.Sc. in the above engineering fields Familiarity with widely accepted industry standards (ASTM, SAE AAMS, AWS, etc.) Experience with processing point cloud data from metrology equipment Demonstrated experience working in a cross cultured environment and complex problem-solving abilities Ideally experienced in working in a global, multi-cultural environment Compensation and Benefits: Nikon AM is committed to providing a competitive total rewards package, including but not limited to: Competitive compensation, including: Base pay Annual cash bonus 401K retirement plan Exceptional medical, dental, prescription, vision, other insurance programs Paid vacation, sick and volunteer time plus holidays Strong career development and plentiful training opportunities Employee events, activities, and volunteer opportunities Nikon product discount program Commitment to and support of diversity, equity, and inclusion Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including mental health resources and support Opportunities for domestic and international travel (if applicable) Other Job Requirements: Export Control/ ITAR: Due to export control and International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements, in order to be eligible for Nikon AM employment, you must be a S. citizen, have a permanent resident status in the U.S. (a “green card”), or a foreign national with eligibility as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15). Equal Employment Opportunity: Nikon AM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Privacy Notice and Consent: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) and other applicable privacy regulations, Nikon AM is required to disclose whenever personal information is collected from you in certain contexts, such as to provide or receive a product or service. If you have a visual disability, you may be able to use a screen reader or other tools to review the contents of this notice. More information about Nikon AM's Privacy Policy is available at: For CA Residents, please carefully review Nikon AM's Supplemental CCPA Privacy Policy available at: By clicking “apply,” you authorize and give your consent for Nikon AM to use the personal information you provided for future communications related to the recruitment and hiring process, both for current and future job openings (“Purpose”). You further certify that you are over 18 years of age. Nikon AM may be required to provide your contact information to third parties in order to perform the above Purpose. However, Nikon AM does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. Qualifications Behaviors Required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Required Bachelor/Science or better in Engineering Preferred Masters/Science or better in Engineering Experience Required Experience with processing point cloud data from metrology equipment 3 years: Experience metal additive manufacturing application, process or machine design and development Preferred Experience in CAD modeling and drafting Nikon Precision

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