Additive Manufacturing Machine Technician; 2nd Shift

Overview

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineering Technician you will be responsible for Additive Manufacturing machine set up, operation, monitoring and build to build change over as well as some preventive maintenance. These machine and processing equipment support Blue Origin's various spaceflight systems. You will monitor and record operational information such as functional issues related to laser melt pool, material consumption rates, material inventory, build start and completion dates.

You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of Additive Manufactured spaceflight and supporting hardware, continuous improvement, automation, and process development.

The Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineering Technician position, being very hands-on, offers critical insight into the daily AM machine/equipment functions that may not be well-understood by AM Programmers, AM Applications, and/or the management team.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• As part of a hardworking team of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineering Technician you will be responsible for Additive Manufacturing machine set up, operation, monitoring and build to build change over as well as some preventive maintenance. These machine and processing equipment support Blue Origin's various spaceflight systems. You will monitor and record operational information such as functional issues related to laser melt pool, material consumption rates, material inventory, build start and completion dates.
  
  You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of Additive Manufactured spaceflight and supporting hardware, continuous improvement, automation, and process development.
• The AM Engineering Technician position is very hands-on and offers critical insight into the daily AM machine/equipment functions that may not be well-understood by AM Programmers, AM Applications, and/or the management team.
• We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

• Minimum of a High school diploma/GED AND two (2) years  work experience.
• Proven long term success within previous employment with a work history greater than 2 years.
• Proven your ability to operate/work with complex processes and equipment including but limited to precision medical equipment, Robotics equipment and/or Metallic Additive Manufacturing (AM) machines.
• Ability to work with complex software interfaces to ensure the highest fidelity information for our internal and external customers.
• An attitude that insists on the highest standards: quality, attention-to-detail, and dedication to the rigors necessary to pursue of human-space-flight goals.
• Ability to show technical process thinking, an eye for process improvement and demonstrated ability to adhere to schedule constraints.
• Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office

• 5+ years hands on Metallic Additive Manufacturing production experience.
• Associates degree in applicable technical discipline from an accredited school or institution:
  Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Electromechanical, Optics, Lasers, Machining, etc.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in an advanced technology operations environment.

Compensation Range for: WA applicants…