Key Facts

Remote From:

United States

Category: Application Developer

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Manufacturing Engineering Finite Element Methods Python (Programming Language) Fortran (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) ParaView

Other Skills

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Communication
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

BS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Experience with Additive Manufacturing
Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis
M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field

Requirements:

Work directly with customers to ensure that they are successful in applying PanX to manufacture actual parts
Lead technical sales discussions
Perform pre-release solver testing/QA to ensure solver quality
Interact with end-users to gather feedback on work and ideas for future features/improvements

Job description

Job: Senior Application Engineer - Additive Manufacturing

Location: State College, PA or Remote

Summary:
The Senior Application Engineer is responsible for working directly with customers to ensure their success using our commercial software. Applicants should be interested in working in a small but quickly expanding business environment and have a willingness to fill multiple roles within the company. The PanOptimization team is developing industry leading thermomechanical FEA technology for applications in the simulation and optimization of Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Directed Energy Deposition, and welding processes. You will be working with customers and collaborators at the forefront of the AM field.

Responsibilities

Work directly with customers to ensure that they are successful in applying PanX to manufacture actual parts.
Lead technical sales discussions.
Perform pre-release solver testing/QA to ensure solver quality.
Interact with end-users to gather feedback on work and ideas for future features/improvements.
Develop small standalone (auxiliary) programs related to core solver.

Basic Requirements

ITAR Compliance: All applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines "U.S. Person" as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a person admitted as a refugee to the U.S., a person granted asylum in the U.S., or person granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence to the U.S. under 8 U.S.C. §1160(a) (for special agricultural workers) or 8 U.S.C. §1255(a)(1) (an amnesty program).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time. This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Infrequent day and overnight travel is required; some sporadic, international travel may be necessary. Must also be able to travel by common carrier air and/or train for prospect/customer site visits and industry tradeshows and other events.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Experience with Additive Manufacturing
Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Thorough understanding of Finite Element Analysis
Experience with programming (Python, Fortran, C, C++)
Experience with ParaView

Physical Demands
Work is primarily conducted in an office setting with good lighting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and moderate levels of noise. Site conditions will dictate using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye, hearing, and respiratory protection or other protective measures. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

EOE/Disability/Veteran. PanOptimization, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a talented workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need special assistance or accommodation, please send an email with your request to [email protected] to provide your contact information and let us know the nature of your request.

PanOptimization reserves the right to change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting without notice or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only.

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