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Process Engineer (New Grad Summer 2027)
$95K–$120K
Los Angeles, CA (On-site) +1 · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
El Segundo, California, United States - Education
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, or a similar engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university or college.
About the job
Develop and optimize processes for metal additive manufacturing by analyzing process data, conducting experiments, and evaluating printed parts and materials.
What you'll do
- Analyze in situ data and execute experiments to understand and improve metal additive processes.
- Measure and analyze printed parts and material properties, and track quality metrics.
- Assist with tool qualification procedures and collaborate across engineering teams to improve printing processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, or a similar engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university or college.
- Coursework or research experience with experimental design and statistical data analysis.
- Strong data analysis skills and ability to interpret large data sets.
- Experience with Python and/or MATLAB.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in materials science, physics, or a similar engineering discipline; or undergraduate research experience in materials science, physics, or mechanical engineering.
- Process development in semiconductor, solar, or display industries; statistical analysis software experience; complex equipment operation; or metallurgical sample preparation familiarity.
Pay
$95,000-$120,000 USD base salary
Tools
Python, MATLAB, R, JMP, Minitab
AI focus
Use machine learning to help rapidly improve metal 3D printing technology.
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