Role: Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, India

Experience: 3 - 6 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Company We are a fast-growing, innovative startup developing cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions. As we scale our hardware capabilities, we are looking for a hands-on Additive Manufacturing expert to lead our in-house rapid prototyping lab and support production tooling needs.The Role As an Additive Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the "owner" of our internal 3D printing facility. You will manage a fleet of FDM and SLA printers, ensuring high uptime and professional-grade output. This is a technical, hands-on role that bridges the gap between digital R&D designs and physical, functional prototypes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lab & Fleet Management

Operate and maintain a fleet of FDM and SLA 3D printers, ensuring $\geq$90% uptime.

Perform all mechanical repairs (belt tensioning, nozzle changes, extruder assembly) and electronic troubleshooting (sensors, heaters, connectivity).

Maintain spare parts inventory and track machine performance metrics (MTBF/MTTR).

2. Slicing & Process Optimization

Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Orca Slicer (deep knowledge of all advanced parameters).

Optimize slicing strategies for support generation, part orientation (strength vs. finish), and multi-part nesting.

Prepare and repair STL files to ensure "first-time-right" print success.

3. Material Science & Calibration

Qualify and develop optimized print profiles for various materials:

FDM: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Carbon Fiber (CF), and Glass Fiber (GF) composites.

SLA: Standard, Tough, Flexible, and High-Temp resins.

Execute rigorous calibration schedules for dimensional accuracy and flow rate tuning.

4. Post-Processing & Quality

Perform high-quality finishing: sanding, vapor smoothing, painting, and installing heat-set inserts or thread tapping.

Validate dimensions using precision tools (calipers, micrometers) to ensure prototypes meet functional tolerances.

5. Documentation

Build and maintain a technical "Internal Wiki" (Confluence/Word) for SOPs, material profiles, and maintenance logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education: B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.

Experience: 3 - 6 years in a rapid prototyping lab or production 3D printing environment.

Printer Expertise: Proven experience with Large Format FDM ($\geq$400mm) and SLA technology.

Software Mastery: Expert knowledge of Orca Slicer is mandatory. Proficiency in Cura or PrusaSlicer is a plus.

Hands-on Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude for machine repair and post-processing (finishing/assembly).

Documentation: Ability to create structured, searchable technical reports and SOPs.

Preferred Skills

Experience in the EV or Automotive industry (specifically IP-rated enclosures).

Basic knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks/Fusion 360) for mesh repair.

Understanding of DFAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) principles.

Why Join Us?

Ownership: You won- t just run machines; you will design the systems and processes that run the lab.

Innovation: Work with advanced composite materials (Carbon Fiber/Glass Fiber) to build real-world EV hardware.

Growth: Be part of a high-energy startup environment where your contribution directly impacts product speed-to-market.