HAMR is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Research Engineer to join our advanced manufacturing and sustainment team.  In this role, you will be at the forefront of metal 3D printing and sustainment, leading expeditionary AM and cold spray repair activities, while supporting development and production in-house.  This position will be responsible for assisting in-house manufacturing and sustainment activities, while leading execution of expeditionary activities as they ramp up over a three-year period.  As an Expeditionary AM and CS Lead, you will be expected to execute all aspects of a manufacturing or repair request, including initial review, plan development, mock-up testing, site preparation, execution, post-processing, pack-up, and all supporting logistics.  The expeditionary activities require a candidate with a flexible schedule and strong ability to think ‘on the fly’ and problem solve as challenges arise.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to operate and oversee a variety of advanced manufacturing systems, with emphasis on cold spray (CS) and cold spray AM (CSAM) for expeditionary work, and CS, CSAM, laser powder and laser wire directed energy deposition (LP/LW-DED), laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), liquid metal jet (LMJ), and wire arc DED (WA-DED) for in-house support. Additionally, this position will  take a key role in maintaining our quality management system by assisting in quality activities such as data collection, record keeping, and reporting. 

Our company offers a fulfilling workplace and a strong collaborative environment which challenges team members to develop new skills and refine their capabilities. In addition to competitive compensation and the growth opportunities of a small business, we aim to accommodate a more modern approach to the work environment and offer benefits such as unlimited PTO, extended maternity/paternity leave, flexible work hours, a 401(k) option, health insurance options, and fitness and health reimbursements. HAMR is located at Neighborhood 91, a novel vertically integrated campus dedicated to growing advanced manufacturing in the Pittsburgh region. If this sounds interesting to you, you could be a part of our team!

 
General Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor various AM platforms in-house, and at the point-of-need.

• Assist in development of expeditionary manufacturing and repair plans and trials.

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on hardware to ensure maximum uptime and process repeatability.

• Maintain high-pressure gas and compressed air systems, including the replacement, repair, and rebuilding of lines and fittings.

• Assist in in-house and expeditionary post-processing (heat treatment, machining)

• Maintain records of build parameters, maintenance logs, and project data to support engineering and quality requirements.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to execute project timelines, ensuring parts are processed from initial setup through post-processing.

• Maintain a clean and safe workspace, adhering to strict protocols for metal powder handling, high-pressure system safety, laser safety, and machining best practices.

• Support and operate within an AS9100 Quality Management System, including creating and maintaining documentation and records, adhering to strict production standards, and assisting with reporting, audits, and inspections.

• Primary support of expeditionary manufacturing and repair activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Set up, operate, and monitor various AM platforms in-house, and at the point-of-need.

• Manage development of expeditionary manufacturing and repair plans and trials.

• Perform and direct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on hardware to ensure maximum uptime and process repeatability.

• Maintain high-pressure gas and compressed air systems, including the replacement, repair, and rebuilding of lines and fittings.

• Assist in in-house and expeditionary post-processing (heat treatment, machining).

• Maintain records of build parameters, maintenance logs, and project data to support engineering and quality requirements.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to execute project timelines, ensuring parts are processed from initial setup through post-processing.

• Maintain a clean and safe workspace, adhering to strict protocols for metal powder handling, high-pressure system safety, laser safety, and machining best practices.

• Support and operate within an AS9100 Quality Management System, including creating and maintaining documentation and records, adhering to strict production standards, and assisting with reporting, audits, and inspections.

• Primary support of expeditionary manufacturing and repair activities.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Skilled robotics programmer, operator, and troubleshooter.

• Able to operate commercial finite elemental analysis tools for dynamic and advanced problems.

• Familiar with coding in Python, MATLAB, g-code.

• Practical knowledge of compressed air/gas systems and the ability to work with industrial fittings and lines.

• Prior experience with metal AM processes (DED, L-PBF, EB-PBF, or Cold Spray) and familiarity with metal powder safety (PPE, inerting, and handling).

• Proficiency with manual machine shop equipment such as band saws, mills, lathes, and drilling/tapping tools.

• Experience with Metallography, including sample preparation, mounting, and polishing for material characterization.

• Familiarity with any Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.

• A track record of identifying process inefficiencies or hardware failures and proposing creative solutions.

• Familiarity working in austere and non-traditional manufacturing environments.

ITAR Requirements:

• To adhere to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Background Checks and Clearances:

• Employment with HAMR Industries will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with company security policies.

• Applicants to this position must possess, or be eligible to possess, a SECRET level clearance.

• Employment with the HAMR Industries will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

HAMR Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with HAMR Industries is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. 

Applicants wishing to view a copy of HAMR Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at recruiting@hamrindustries.com.