Process Engineer

About Seurat

Seurat is transforming manufacturing for people and our planet by delivering a scalable additive manufacturing solution to fundamentally change how products are made. Seurat’s proprietary Area Printing process, developed at Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL), allows metal components to be manufactured at price points and quality levels that compete directly with conventional manufacturing techniques, enabling the reshoring of supply chains and promoting the decarbonization of industry. Seurat has raised over $180M and is backed by leading venture partners like Capricorn, NVentures (NVIDIA), True Ventures, General Motors Ventures, Denso, Porsche SE, SIP global partners, Honda, Xerox Ventures/Myriad Venture Partners, Cubit Capital, Siemens Energy, and Maniv Mobility.

General Description:  

Seurat Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Printer Integration Engineer to join the process engineering team to work on a revolutionary and proprietary laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) based additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing technology. This new Area Printing technology greatly enhances the quality and productivity of metal additive manufacturing processes. 

This position will work closely with various engineering disciplines, including optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and laser engineering, to coordinate daily tasks including system troubleshooting, system upgrades, and a variety of R&D activities. The focus of this role is to drive Seurat's 3D printing platforms and systems to full capacity by ensuring seamless integration and optimization across all subsystems.

This position is highly hands-on and requires direct interaction with hardware, software, and system components. The Printer Integration Engineer will actively work on machines, perform troubleshooting, execute tests, and implement solutions in real-time. Candidates should be comfortable working in a lab or manufacturing environment, handling tools, and collaborating with engineers and scientists to optimize system performance.

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate and support daily system integration tasks across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Work closely with software and process engineers to test new system functionalities, report bugs, and verify new machine features.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose machine issues to ensure machine functionality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with process engineers as their internal point of contact for system optimization.
• As required, assist in running and initiating materials, demonstration, or system qualification printing tests.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of platform architecture, subsystems, and ancillary equipment.
• Maintain documentation and track machine issues, experiment results, and system performance improvements.
• Collaborate with design engineers in technology and product development to improve machine design.
• Conduct basic maintenance and troubleshooting for ancillary equipment.

Requirements:

• B.S. or above in engineering disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or R&D in related fields.
• Work effectively in cross-functional and multidisciplinary team environments.
• Travel up to 10%. 

Preferred Competencies:

• Background in mechanical, electrical, software, optical, or related engineering fields.
• Exposure to additive manufacturing, industrial automation, or related technologies is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or software-related issues.
• Effective communication and organizational skills to collaborate across teams.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive mindset in tackling engineering challenges.

Seurat Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.