3D Printing Lab Engineer

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the medical 3D printing lab by working directly with clinicians and radiology staff to create accurate anatomic models and surgical guides. Prepares and processes medical images for 3D modeling, operates and maintains 3D printers, and performs quality review on printed parts. The role also assists with digital and physical inspections of models, documents maintenance activities, and contributes to clinical education by showing how 3D printing can help in patient care and treatment planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required preferable in a related field of study.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with: 5+ years’ experience in medical device manufacture, 3D CAD, and 3D printing; 3 years’ experience in digital design; and 2 years’ experience in printing medical parts.
• Requires ability to tolerate exposure to conditions which may include toxic chemicals and fumes.
• Proficiency in CT and/or MRI imaging
• Hands-on experience with 3D post-processing workflows
• Credentials must be ARRT
• Minimum of one year of in-house training is required to ensure mastery of our systems and protocols

Nice To Haves

• Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering field of study preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees engineering and technical activities and planning in the 3D printing lab in coordination with clinician leader.
• Develops and maintains quality management system and documentation of lab processes and operation.
• Collaborates with clinicians and surgeons to develop 3D printed anatomic models and surgical guides to aid in their treatment of patients and participate in medical education programs. Identifies opportunities for applications of 3D printing at Banner.
• Performs segmentation of medical images and CAD for anatomic models and guides in collaboration with radiology.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of medical image segmentation.
• Coordinates operation of multiple 3D printers and associated equipment to produce parts for Banner Healthcare and performs post-processing/finishing tasks.
• Maintains quality system for 3D printing lab, including digital and physical inspection of 3D printed parts, performs and logs maintenance and machine activities.
• Performs outreach with clinicians and patients advocating for the use of 3D printing in medicine. Participate in ongoing clinical/academic research on 3D printing in medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees