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Senior Process Engineer (Advanced R&D)

Freeform· Process Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA, Los Angeles, CA$140k - $200k + equityfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Senior Process Engineer at Freeform to invent novel metal 3D printing processes, analyze multi-physics phenomena, and iteratively improve printing technology with data-driven methods in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding of the metal additive process and hardware operation by analyzing massive in-situ data sets to gain insight into physical mechanisms of the printing process
  • Work independently to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and develop and optimize processes on a metal additive system
  • Perform post-build metrology measurements and analysis of material properties such as tensile strength, surface roughness, and alloy microstructure
  • Generate and track quality metrics of printed customer parts such as dimensional accuracy, defect distribution, and surface roughness
  • Develop and implement tool qualification procedures
  • Collaborate with mechanical, software, and simulations engineers to analyze data and rapidly improve printing processes
  • Strategize continuous improvement plans to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in material science, physics, mechanical engineering, or similar engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of process development experience in complex physics-based applications such as semiconductor, solar, or additive manufacturing
  • Experience developing Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical data analysis, and process optimization
  • Experience gathering and processing large data sets

Skills

Required:DOE design and statistical data analysisLarge data set handling

Benefits

  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Last updated Jul 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Engineered for simplicity, speed and scale.

Creative manufacturing company specializing in AI-native manufacturing systems with origins linked to SpaceX engineers.

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