Automation Engineer - Metal Additive Manufacturing (Remote)

About the Role

Join us as an Automation Engineer in the exciting field of metal additive manufacturing. This position offers the unique opportunity to work remotely while contributing to groundbreaking research and development initiatives. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), we are dedicated to advancing science and technology to enhance U.S. security and global stability.

What You'll Do

• Develop real-time diagnostics on liquid metal jetting droplet-on-demand additive manufacturing platforms.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance automated systems and protocols.
• Evaluate jetting performance of various printhead configurations through experimentation.
• Fully automate analysis of data modalities to extract printhead performance metrics using programming environments like Matlab or Python.
• Summarize and communicate findings to staff engineers and scientists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Experience working independently in a hands-on experimental environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and engineering software tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.

Nice to Have

• Experience in developing real-time diagnostics for additive manufacturing processes.
• FPGA and/or microcontroller programming experience.
• Experience in 3D CAD design, such as SolidWorks.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $121,830 - $154,500 annually.
• Flexible benefits package including 401(k) and education reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to the United States.
• Flexible schedules depending on project needs.
• Opportunity to work in a culture of innovation and operational excellence.