Digital Manufacturing Specialist
About The Position
Össur is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Specialist to develop, maintain, and improve automated manufacturing workflows used to produce highly customized products. The role is suited to someone with hands-on manufacturing experience, technical aptitude, and an interest in solving complex problems. Relevant backgrounds may include CNC machining, manufacturing technology, automation, robotics, CAD/CAM, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, technical trades, or related fields; a college degree is not required. The specialist works across CAD, CAM, robotics, software automation, and digital manufacturing, supporting and improving systems that turn 3D models and manufacturing data into CNC and robotic production processes with minimal manual intervention. The role also involves troubleshooting workflow and equipment issues, validating automated outputs against quality standards, documenting processes and configurations, and contributing to continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, trade school education, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, machining, automation, robotics, CAD/CAM, industrial maintenance, fabrication, programming, or a related technical field.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to learn new software and technical systems independently.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, CAD software, CNC machining concepts, and programming or automation logic.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfort working with both software systems and manufacturing equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Rhino 3D or Grasshopper.
- Experience with SolidWorks.
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
- Experience using AI tools for troubleshooting and code generation.
- Experience with CNC machining or programming.
- Experience with industrial robotics, PLCs, or industrial automation.
- Experience with 3D scanning or structured data formats.
- Enjoyment of building, troubleshooting, and improving technical systems.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and processes.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.
- Interest in advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, and digital workflows.
Responsibilities
- Support and improve automated workflows involving 3D mesh processing and autonomous 3D processing and toolpath workflows.
- Support workflows involving industrial robotics, Rhino/Grasshopper toolsets, PLC controllers, and HMI modules.
- Troubleshoot workflow failures, software issues, machine errors, and manufacturing exceptions.
- Validate outputs from automated systems and ensure quality standards are met.
- Document manufacturing processes, software configurations, and process improvements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, productivity, and scalability.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- 9 paid holidays.
- 13 vacation days, a birthday day, and two volunteer days.
- 8 sick days within the first year of employment.
- Paid parental bonding.
- Competitive compensation packages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
