Senior AM Equipment Engineer
Divergent · Torrance, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $111,300 - $153,040
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Divergent's roles stay open a median of 86 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Divergent's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Divergent
- high 88 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
- Hiring momentum
- 106 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Divergent's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Divergent.
About this role
As a Staff Equipment Engineer at Divergent, you will focus on transitioning next-generation Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) production equipment into high-volume manufacturing. Your responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, mentoring team members, and leading projects to improve equipment reliability and performance. You will also engage with various engineering teams to ensure standards are met and document lessons learned for future reference.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Divergent as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 8+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, equipment, or reliability engineering, or in advanced production environments, including 3+ years in metal additive manufacturing
- Experience with technical leadership, specifically with mentoring other engineers or technicians
- Experience owning the sustaining performance of production equipment and leading it through launch or ramp
- Deep troubleshooting skill across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies
Nice to have
- Experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) or other metal additive manufacturing technologies
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or other high-volume precision manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of AS9100, AMS, PPAP, APQP, or equivalent quality systems
- Exposure to equipment reliability engineering, OEE improvement, or preventative maintenance programs
- Experience working with machine sensor data or manufacturing analytics
What you get
- Holistic Compensation Package including competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options
- Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
- Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Pay range provided but not specific to the role level being applied for
- Role involves significant troubleshooting and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
- Expectation to mentor and lead without direct authority may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by Divergent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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