Senior AM Equipment Engineer

The role

This person will transition next-generation Laser Powder Bed Fusion production equipment from development into high-volume manufacturing. They will troubleshoot machine-level issues and develop engineering standards for the equipment fleet.

What you will do

• Support the transition of newly developed production equipment from qualification into sustained manufacturing.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, throughput, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and process-related issues.
• Apply and improve engineering standards for production assets.
• Provide production feedback to design engineering on machine performance and reliability.
• Support technical investigations and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) for equipment failures.
• Contribute to cost reduction through equipment optimization and process improvements.
• Support capital equipment installation, commissioning, and production readiness activities.
• Act as a technical resource for operators, technicians, and peers.
• Take technical responsibility for assigned production L-PBF equipment following Operational Qualification (OQ).

Required qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, reliability engineering, or advanced production environments.
• Experience supporting the launch or ramp of production equipment or processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and/or controls systems.
• Experience with structured root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., RCCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) or other metal additive manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or other high-volume precision manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of AS9100, AMS, PPAP, APQP, or equivalent quality systems.
• Exposure to equipment reliability engineering, OEE improvement, or preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience working with machine sensor data or manufacturing analytics.
• Experience with controls systems, PLCs, industrial automation, or machine integration.
• Experience supporting capital equipment installation or commissioning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity plan
• Discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Company holidays
• Year-end shutdown
• Paid parental leave
• HMO and Premium PPO options
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives

Before you apply

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

About the company

Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Their integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions.