Materials and Process Engineering Technologist

Divergent 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.  Divergent has invented a complete manufacturing solution to address system level challenges.  The Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) is a complete software hardware solution designed to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing.  To make the complex simple, it is a complete modular digital factory for complex structures. Given a set of digital requirements as input, the machine automatically computationally engineers, additively manufactures, and assembles any complex structure.  The system is able to move seamlessly between manufacturing different vehicle models. Position: Materials and Process Engineering Technologist Responsible for day-to-day operations-related activities of four lab-scale printers such as start of builds, exchange of materials, and preventative maintenance work.  What You'll Do: - Work closely with the Senior Computational Material Scientist and Materials & Process Engineer to develop additive manufacturing materials and process parameters - Complete Operator training which will include in part: basic maintenance and job preparation steps, material loading, powder recovery, part extraction and cleaning, filter exchanges, etc. This position involves a 90-day contract, with evaluation at the end if performance is satisfactory - Operate, maintain, and improve additive manufacturing machines to maximize part quality, machine up-time and production throughput, while meeting schedule expectations - Track related consumable supplies and work with supply chain when additional supplies are required (procurement and maintenance of powders, hand tooling, build plates, process gas, filters, etc.) - Follow standardized file systems, ensuring traceability of documentation for all machine related tasks - Change machine materials and clean out machines when required - Support removal of powder from parts before post-processing begins - Set up machines for next builds using standardized methods and checklists - Manufacturing environment, work is often performed wearing PPE such as a respirators - This position may be on first, second, evening, and/or weekend shift What You Have: - High School Diploma, Current college student (chemical, mechanical or materials engineer) with a 3.0 minimum GPA - Familiarity with additive manufacturing technology and related operations practices - Experience and/or knowledge of 3D printing - Ability to carry up to 50lbs  Divergent 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. No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.