Build Engineer, Freeform

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or manufacturing engineering
• 2+ years of professional, post-graduation experience in hands-on mechanical system assembly, manufacturing, or prototype development
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with an ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical challenges in real time
• 3D printing experience is not required to be successful here—we look for smart, motivated engineers who love solving hard problems, working hands-on, and creating incredible technology!

Desirable

• As a Build Engineer at Freeform, you will take ownership of building, assembling, and integrating complex, custom mechanical systems from scratch for our next gen printing factory
• You’ll work hands-on to bring high-performance hardware to life, supporting the transition from prototype to production
• This role sits at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and system integration—where you’ll work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop and refine new technologies
• You will be at the tip of the spear of bringing the world’s first high-volume metal 3D printing factory online and into full-scale production
• Own the assembly, integration, and bring-up of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems for an integrated, automated metal 3D printing factory
• Work closely with design and manufacturing engineers to optimize mechanical system builds for performance, precision, and repeatability
• Support design efforts by providing real-world build feedback and making modifications to CAD models as needed
• Create and iterate on mechanical designs, including custom tooling, test fixtures, and build jigs
• Lead alignment, calibration, and precision tuning of mechanical systems to achieve demanding operational requirements
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in mechanical and electromechanical subsystems, working with cross-disciplinary teams to resolve problems rapidly
• Assist in transitioning builds from R&D into high-reliability production systems
• Develop and document scalable manufacturing and assembly procedures
• Conduct hands-on testing and validation of mechanical performance, including integration with high-power lasers, high-speed imaging systems, and proprietary motion control hardware
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency, reliability, and scalability in build processes