Process Engineer (New Grad Summer 2027)
Hawthorne, CA$95k - $120kfull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Process Engineer role at Freeform to develop novel metal 3D printing processes, analyze large in situ data sets, collaborate across mechanical, software, and simulations teams, and contribute to rapid iteration of printing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Support the Process Engineering team in developing 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
- Assist in the execution of experiments, analyze data, and help 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
- Assist in the development and implementation of tool qualification procedures
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, and simulations engineers to analyze data and support rapid improvement of printing processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, or a similar engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university or college
- First principles thinker with strong fundamentals in physics
- Coursework or research experience with experimental design and statistical data analysis
- Strong data analysis skills and ability to interpret important information from large data sets
- Experience with Python and/or MATLAB
Skills
Required:PythonMATLAB
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 Aug 20, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Freeform
Engineered for simplicity, speed and scale.
Creative manufacturing company specializing in AI-native manufacturing systems with origins linked to SpaceX engineers.
ManufacturingAIMetal 3D PrintingAutomationIndustrial
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