Principal Engineer - Additive Manufacturing

Job: Principal Engineer - Additive Manufacturing Location: State College, PA or Remote Summary: The Principal Engineer is responsible for the experimental validation, scoping of new features, and customer technical interaction, related to commercial Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software. 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. The position can be filled on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the applicant’s availability. Responsibilities • Validates FEA simulations against experimental data • Designs experiments for solver validation • Leads technical interactions with customers/partners • Performs extensive pre-release solver testing/QA to ensure solver quality • Interacts with end-users to gather feedback on work and ideas for future features/improvements 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. Qualifications • PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field • Minimum 8 years of experience in Additive Manufacturing • Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis • Familiarity with common thermomechanical modeling approaches for AM processes 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. Apply tot his job