Exciting development opportunity to work for a global leader dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. The largest device company in the world – with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care
Sr. Metal Additive Process Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA — 5 days onsite required
Contract: 6 months, with likely extension
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Holiday, PTO 401K matching

We are seeking a Senior Metal Additive Process Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of metal additive manufacturing processes. This role will focus on hands-on printer operation, process parameter development, DOE, data analysis, troubleshooting, and production qualification.

• Operate, maintain, and optimize metal additive manufacturing equipment.

• Develop and optimize print parameters to improve quality, productivity, and yield.

• Design and execute DOE studies and analyze process data.

• Troubleshoot printing, powder handling, and post-processing issues.

• Investigate root causes and implement process improvements.

• Support equipment/part qualification, process validation, and production scale-up.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing process development; 7–10 years preferred.

• Hands-on experience with metal AM technologies and equipment.

• Strong knowledge of metal powders, melt pool dynamics, process parameters, and defect mechanisms.

• Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, and process optimization.

• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning, AI, or predictive modeling for process optimization.

• Knowledge of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM).

• Experience with thermal modeling, FEA, or metal AM process simulation.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!