Additive Engineer I, Footwear Innovation

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As a member of the Future Capabilities Additive Team, you will collaborate with key partners onshore and offshore, including teams in Product Development, Testing, Material Design, Product Design, Value Engineering, and our partners in Global Football. You will navigate the NIKE NXT matrix to align processes with functional standards set from 15 years of driving product excellence in performance materials and technologies and postprocessing.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an individual that has prior experience in the additive manufacturing space looking to grow their skill set into the functional prototyping space, this person would ideally have experience utilizing SLS, DLP, FFF and Postprocessing of said technologies.  An understanding of the importance of the cleaning process and how this impacts the end performance of the components being produced for or valued customers in Innovation.

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, a quick learner, a strong communicator, a great teammate, and possess solid technical skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training

• A minimum of 2 years’ directly relevant work experience

• Experience in build setup software and importance of part orientation for performance

• Understanding of good clean print ready files and able to repair files using Materialize magics for the builds

• Proficient communication with internal and external partners

• Think outside the box, leveraging consumer insights and testing data

• Read technical drawings and 3D files to solve problems

• Understand virtual prototyping, CAD, 3D printing, and manufacturing processes

• Experience utilizing Farsoon/EOS/Integra SLS machines and 3DSystems F4 platforms a huge plus

• Knowledge of materials, test methods, and interpreting data from testing to improve process

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This role focuses on product creation from initial brief to end use prototype and even consumer products, ensuring excellence in Craft, Fit, Comfort, Performance, Quality, Sustainability, Cost/Value, and Innovation

Responsibilities:

• Provide early recommendations and technical expertise, in the additive lab focusing on printing techniques, materials, postprocesses, sustainability solutions.

• State of the art modern SLS technologies.

• Share expertise with junior team members on footwear construction, manufacturing, chemical, and lab testing procedures.

• Offer multi-solution approaches and creative problem-solving for product excellence.

• Develop and enhance engineering best practices to improve quality craftsmanship, performance, and efficiency in the lab Space

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.