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Materials Engineer (New Grad Summer 2027)

Freeform · Los Angeles, CA (On-site) · On-site

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About Freeform

Freeform is a 3D printing company offering metal 3D printing solutions for manufacturing companies. Freeform deploys software-defined, self-sufficient metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing software scalability to physical production. Backed by 8VC.

About the role

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
  • Hands on lab or coursework experience with metals characterization, processing, or sample preparation techniques such as cutting, grinding, polishing, acid etching, and optical microscopy
  • Well versed in materials engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first principles approach to solving problems
More about this role

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

As a Materials Engineer at Freeform, you will support the company's M&P infrastructure, strategy, and best practices for our advanced metal 3D printing technology. You will work alongside senior engineers to conduct hands on sample testing, analyze findings, and contribute to strategic process improvements. This is a unique opportunity to build a fundamental understanding of metals characterization and processing while working at the cutting edge of additive manufacturing.

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here, rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!

  • Support the development of Freeform's M&P best practices and materials testing infrastructure
  • Operate equipment to measure material properties such as tensile strength, surface roughness, and microstructure

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