Polymer Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Southfield, MI, 48076, USA

Experience Required

• Polymers
• 3D and 5D printing experience
• Additive manufacturing
• Plastics engineering
• Printed electronics
  
  

External Job Description

The primary role of the Polymer Additive Manufacturing Engineer is to assist in current projects involving material development of polymers, process development for extrusion and material characterization, part testing, printed electronics, and failure analysis. This position supports new process and product development projects sponsored by the Eaton Research Labs (ERL) and other Eaton businesses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning of assigned tasks.
• Execute assigned tasks in a timely and proficient manner.
• Provide timely and complete information and documentation related to the work performed.
• Exercise analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve issues as they arise.
• Learn and follow standard operating practices related to the activities they are engaged in.
• Follow Eaton procedures and policies specific to their workplace.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain new processes associated with polymer additive manufacturing and printed electronics.
• Support the engineering team in producing additively manufactured (AM) parts for projects.
• Construct and test prototypes and designs.
• Present and deliver data to the engineering team in an efficient and organized manner.
• Accurately document and communicate project progress with the engineering team.
• Effectively maintain laboratory equipment, machines, and material inventories needed for experimental work.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with some manufacturing/production experience highly desired.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of experience and knowledge in polymer additive manufacturing, such as FDM (FFF and FGF) and SLA processes, or printed electronics.
• Capable of following test procedures and conducting experiments using AM machines and other basic lab equipment.
• Basic understanding of computer systems and networks.
• Basic data analysis and Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication with peers and management.
• Follows safety practices in all areas of the workplace.
• Comfortable working in a cross-disciplinary, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Basic understanding of electronics, electrical resistance, and soldering is a plus.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Additional experience with materials testing and test equipment such as tensile load frame, fatigue, rheology, TGA, DSC, DMA, etc.
• Knowledge and familiarity with a range of polymers and polymer processing technology.
• Produces a consistent flow of high-quality work and develops a body of information used to improve quality and efficiency.
• Understands the fundamentals and reasoning of problem-solving and demonstrates tangible evidence of critical problem-solving.
• Knowledge of 3D printing and screen printing of electronics.
• Experience executing print runs and conducting ongoing quality assessments during the print cycle.
  
  

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of polymer additive manufacturing, contributing to innovative projects and supporting the development of new processes and products within a dynamic team environment.