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Process Engineer (Advanced R&D)
$95K–$140K
Los Angeles, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Apr 7, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
El Segundo, California, United States - Education
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in material science, physics, or similar engineering discipline.
About the job
Develop and optimize processes for metal additive manufacturing by analyzing experimental, in-situ, and post-build data and collaborating across engineering disciplines.
What you'll do
- Analyze in-situ data and run experiments to understand and improve metal additive processes.
- Perform post-build material measurements and track printed-part quality metrics.
- Help develop tool qualification procedures and collaborate to improve printing processes.
What they ask for
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in material science, physics, or a similar engineering discipline.
- Strong physics fundamentals and first-principles thinking.
- Experience with experimental design and statistical data analysis.
- Strong data analysis skills, including interpreting extremely large data sets.
Nice to have
- Process development or complex equipment experience; undergraduate research in a relevant field.
- Python and/or MATLAB; R, JMP, or Minitab; metallurgical sample preparation and optical microscopy.
Pay
$95,000-$140,000 USD base salary
Tools
Python, MATLAB, R, JMP, Minitab
AI focus
Uses machine learning to rapidly iterate on and improve metal 3D printing technology.
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