Data Preparation System Engineer

• Utilize and develop advanced data preparation tools to support material parameter and process development engineers
• Define and develop software requirements for hatching and scanning parameters to maximize the potential of Nikon SLM next-generation machines
• Collaborate with Nikon SLM Solutions' software partners, engineers, and scientists in an international environment to enhance software products for our customers
• Provide support for internal and external customers in early benchmarking of new materials and data preparation products
• Innovate and refine custom toolpath strategies to significantly improve material performance using Nikon SLM next-generation machines
• Plan, conduct, and analyze experiments using Nikon SLM next-generation machines, employing statistical tools for data analysis
• Prepare comprehensive reports of experimental results for internal use and create external white papers and conference presentations
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to address customer needs related to data preparation and material parameter development
• Define future requirements for next-generation LPBF machine products within the Nikon SLM Solutions family with a focus on data preparation, scanning strategies and tool pathing, but not limited to this field
• Key SME for requirements definition and prototype testing in the field of data preparation, scan strategies, tool pathing and the allocation of optics for future Nikon SLM Solutions product and first prototype testing

• Master's or Equivalent Certification in Engineering Field or Materials Science (e.g. Mechanical, Aerospace, Software) with a focus on LPBF
• Professional experience in data preparation for LPBF additive manufacturing (ideally around 3+ years), including hands-on work with scan strategies and build processors
• Good understanding of how scanning parameters influence part quality and build performance
• Experience documenting technical concepts, system or functional requirements, or contributing to scientific or technical publications
• Familiarity with programming
• Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis
• Experience supporting or contributing to material parameter development and testing during the qualification process, for benchmark part production and machine acceptance tests
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in an international environment, YOUR NEW WORKPLACE: We offer you a versatile and responsible scope of duties in a global business. You can expect colleagues on an equal footing, flat hierarchies, a strong team spirit and a "can do" working atmosphere.

• collective agreement of the chemical industry
• 37,5 hours/week
• 30 days of holiday
• holiday pay
• 13th salary
• mobile work
• flexible working hours
• company pension plan
• kindergarten subsidy
• Jobrad
• Corporate Benefits
• Corporate fitness network Wellpass

We like to describe ourselves as a company with a start-up atmosphere, because with us you get the best of both worlds: a dynamic, future-oriented work environment with the advantages of a corporation. We are a company of diversity, tolerance and openness. That is why we want people of all ages and disabilities, religions, sexual orientations and identities, ethnic origins, nationalities and genders to find their employer in us. Do you want to change the future of additive manufacturing and become part of our success story? WHO WE ARE: Nikon SLM Solutions AG is one of the world's leading companies in additive manufacturing. Our Selective Laser Melting machines enable the fast, reliable and cost-effective production of high-quality metal components. With our more than 700 employees from over 35 nations, we are revolutionizing additive manufacturing and are a partner at eye level for our renowned customers, e.g. from the aerospace industry, the energy sector, healthcare or the automotive sector. Nikon SLM Solutions AG is headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, with offices in France, India, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Canada and the United States.