Divergent 3D is on a mission to democratize the design and manufacture of vehicles. We want to enable a future where small entrepreneurial teams across the globe will bring increasingly material and energy efficient transportation solutions to market with a fraction of the capital and time. 

The current auto manufacturing system is economically and environmentally broken. Divergent invented a manufacturing system that combines software, additive manufacturing, and assembly technologies to radically reduce the material, energy, time and capital required to design and build vehicles. This will transform the automotive industry from capital intensive to innovation intensive while dramatically reducing the lifecycle environmental impact of vehicles. Over the past two years, the company has been recognized for its disruptive innovation, receiving the Frost & Sullivan Innovation of the Year and the inaugural Petersen Innovation in the Automotive Industry awards as well as being named a Google Moonshot company.

Position: Lead Additive Manufacturing Systems Engineer 

Divergent is seeking and experienced and motivated controls / electro-mechanical engineer to support the development of next generation Additive Manufacturing (AM) equipment. In addition to our DMLS / SLM capability and partnership, we are developing new deposition technologies, including Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Equipment. We’re committed to establishing a new industrial standard of automotive manufacturing. To do this, we need a forward-looking and innovative engineer who will help shape the future of manufacturing and its automation. 

What You’ll Do:

•Lead the development of an internally developed Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) based DED AM, and other new-technology AM systems that has a path to be produced for integration into an automated AM enabled manufacturing environment.

•Specify, develop, and test welding, robotic, and control systems associated with the development.

•Develop system architecture and topology, as well as generate design specifications at the systems and sub-system levels of the 3D printers.

•Work cross-functionally with system engineers and AM experts in improving deposition device capability, features, and process robustness. Specify, develop, and test welding, robotic, and control system parameters associated with DED systems.

•Work closely with Materials Engineering Department to perform structural test and optimize material microstructures.

•Design and perform tests to verify software in simulation.

•Work with Structural Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineers and testing teams to develop business capabilities, technical strategies, implementation strategies and architectures.

What You Have:

•Prior experience developing electro-mechanical systems prototypes and taking those designs to production

•Current experience with GMAW welding systems and their application

•Experience designing in both electrical and mechanical systems

•Hands on experience with system design and performance tuning

•5+ years of successfully shipping robust and maintainable commercial products through a full cycle development process

•Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced, start-up environment

•Familiarity with data acquisition systems, sensor feedback, and controls

•Solid interpersonal skills, capable of managing a small team and interfacing with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints

•Previous programming experience (C, Assembly, Matlab, or object oriented)

•Understanding of metallurgy to include aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys

•Possess a BS in Mechanical, Systems, or Welding Engineering or equivalent

Extras:

•Previously developed a metal additive manufacturing machine

•Experience using Robotic Arms and PLC based automation equipment

•Experience with computer aided robotic path development

•Product development and integration experience

•Experience working with Model Based Programming environments

•Applied college engineering experience (FSAE/Formula Student programs)

•Operations of CNC machines and understanding of G-Code

Divergent 3D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.