Additive Prototyping Specialist
- Location
- Sunnyvale · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- 5+ years experience with MJF, PolyJet, SLS, or SLA 3D printing
- Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
- Additive manufacturing principles
- Post-processing techniques
- Analysis of part orientation, support structures, thermal distortions
- Proficiency in at least one CAD modeling software
- Collaboration in a team environment
- Attention to detail
Also useful
- Siemens NX
- Rhino/Grasshopper
- nTopology
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience
Summary
Do you possess a keen eye for detail, a passion for excellence, and a strong desire to contribute to extraordinary outcomes? If so, you will thrive as a member of the diverse team that exemplifies these values. Apple’s ADL (Advanced Development Lab) combines technical know-how and creativity to deliver exceptional products and customer experiences. We take pride in building high-quality models, prototypes, and manufacturing solutions that support the development of future Apple products. We invite you to bring your curiosity, craftsmanship, and dedication to our team!
Apple is seeking a motivated and experienced 3D printing specialist to join the ADL, where extensive innovation and collaboration among team members drive towards exceptional outcomes. In this role, you will provide guidance on design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), work with and modify CAD prototypes, operate various 3D printers, and perform post-processing.
About the role
This role focuses on producing polymer additive prototypes while advancing the capabilities, efficiencies, and offerings of our prototyping team. The ideal candidate will be able to collaborate with design engineers and manufacturing teams to create prototypes that meet functional and aesthetic requirements, as well as analyze existing processes and workflows for efficiency improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of additive prototyping processes, enabling the creation of next-generation products.
Responsibilities
- Review incoming orders for DfAM principles.
- Provide additive expertise to engineers during prototyping stages of product design.
- Work with CAD software to modify designs as needed.
- Balance needs of various customers to deliver prototypes in a timely manner.
- Develop optimized printing processes, workflows, and layouts.
- Set up and operate 3D printers.
- Load and unload raw materials and finished parts.
- Closely monitor machine operations and make adjustments as necessary to maintain dimensional spec and quality.
- Perform finishing operations, e.g. support removal, hand polishing, sand blasting,etc.
- Follow all safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Inspect finished parts for quality and accuracy.
- Communicate with team members to ensure smooth operation.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with MJF, Polyjet, SLS, or SLA 3D printing
- Strong collaboration skills in a team environment
- Able to work independently on assignments
- Attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality results
- Understanding of additive manufacturing principles, including DfAM and post-processing techniques
- Ability to analyze and resolve challenges related to part orientation, support structures, thermal distortions, and post-processing
- Proficiency in at least one CAD modeling software
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Siemens NX and Rhino/Grasshopper
- Experience with nTopology
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
From Apple's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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