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MATERIAL Hybrid Manufacturing Inc. is rewriting the rules of energy storage. Its core technology, HYBRID3D™, is a chemistry-agnostic platform that 3D prints full-stack batteries in custom geometries. By merging the precision of semiconductor manufacturing with the flexibility of additive techniques, MATERIAL enables the creation of conformal batteries that fit seamlessly into the structure of any device. Headquartered in Miami, FL, MATERIAL is teaching the world how to manufacture autonomy.

ABOUT US

Material Hybrid Manufacturing (MATERIAL) is redefining how advanced energy systems are made. We specialize in hybrid and additive manufacturing of high-performance energy storage systems, combining advanced manufacturing, nanomaterials, and electrochemistry to deliver step-change improvements in energy density, form factor, and system integration.

At STAR Park in San Marcos, Texas, our multidisciplinary research and manufacturing facility integrates chemistry, advanced manufacturing, and battery systems engineering to develop scalable, next-generation energy technologies for defense and commercial applications.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a full-time Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support the next phase of execution: improving printer reliability, throughput, and repeatability while translating novel printed battery processes from prototype to pilot-scale manufacturing.

The Additive Manufacturing Engineer will own day-to-day execution and optimization of MATERIAL’s additive manufacturing workflows, with a primary focus on printer operation, process control, and manufacturing readiness.

This role sits at the intersection of machine execution, process development, and materials integration, ensuring that Hybrid3D printers operate reliably, repeatably, and at increasing throughput. The position is execution-focused: improving uptime, yield, and consistency rather than exploratory research or long-horizon system architecture.

You will work closely with:

• The Battery Engineering and Testing Team in San Marcos

• The Materials Science and Chemistry Team to qualify inks and slurries

• The Engineering Team (remote / Miami) supporting printer hardware development

• Future Simulation and AI/ML resources to integrate process data and DOE insights

This role is critical to increasing Technology Readiness Level (TRL), enabling parallel printer operation, and supporting customer-facing battery programs and government contract deliverables.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a primary operator and execution owner for MATERIAL’s additive manufacturing systems.

• Perform daily printer setup, calibration, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to motion systems, extrusion, firmware, toolpaths, and environmental controls.

• Develop, document, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for printer operation and quality control.

• Maintain and track uptime, yield, repeatability, and process stability metrics.

• Execute and refine print recipes for conductive, structural, and electrochemically active materials.

• Collaborate with Chemistry and Battery teams to qualify inks, slurries, and composites for printability and performance.

• Lead parameter optimization (speed, temperature, flow rate, layer height, toolpath strategy) using DOE approaches.

• Modify print geometries, fixtures, and tooling using CAD/CAM tools to support prototyping and testing.

• Support scale-up of additive workflows from prototype to pilot production for government and dual-use programs.

• Interface with hardware and firmware engineers to test updates, calibrations, and incremental machine improvements.

• Contribute to data capture and process monitoring pipelines to support future simulation and AI-driven optimization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting 3D printers, CNC machines, or motion-controlled manufacturing systems.

• Strong familiarity with G-code and printer firmware ecosystems (e.g., Klipper, Marlin, Duet, RepRap).

• Practical experience diagnosing mechanical, firmware, or process failures in real time.

• Working knowledge of process–structure–property relationships for polymers, composites, or functional materials.

• Proficiency with CAD tools (Catia, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Siemens NX, Onshape, or similar).

• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills in an execution-driven environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with hybrid, multi-material, or conductive additive manufacturing.

• Background in DOE, process optimization, or manufacturing process development.

• Familiarity with DIW, SLA, or extrusion-based additive processes.

• Exposure to rheology, material characterization, or printability assessment.

• Experience in SBIR/STTR, DoD, or government funded R&D environments.

• Programming experience (Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for data analysis or process automation.

• Familiarity with simulation or modeling tools (COMSOL, ANSYS) is a plus, but not required.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Equity participation opportunity
• Health insurance options
• Conference and professional development support
• Hands-on ownership of novel manufacturing systems
• Opportunity for growth as MATERIAL scales toward pilot production and commercialization

Material Hybrid Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.