Research Technician, Digital Fabrication Studios

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

2d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Digital Fabrication Research Technician assists with the general operations of the Digital Fabrication Studios; supports fall and spring instruction and student homework access to the Digital Fabrication Studios following campus protocols; supports research in the studio; and has access to the facility to pursue individual research outside of work hours.

Requirements

Practical working experience with laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC Milling
Knowledge of 3D software for computer aided design, and computer aided machining
Practical working experience with woodworking processes and techniques
Good mechanical sensibility
Ability to assess and trouble-shoot digital fabrication equipment
Strong organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with students and faculty
Good communication skills
Bachelor, Fine Art or a four-year degree with experience working in a digital fabrication studio
1+ years’ experience working with 3D modeling and CAM software
1+ years’ experience operating 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC mills/routers

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with the Adobe suite
2+ years’ experience working with 3D modeling and CAM software
2+ years’ experience operating and maintaining 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC mills/routers
1+ years’ experience working as a technician in a digital fabrication studio, preferably in an academic environment
Experience working with Universal Laser Cutters, Prusa, Lulzbot and Formlabs 3d printers, and CNC routers
Skills in Fusion360, Rhino, RhinoCAM, and Grasshopper
Experience with 3D scanning and photogrammetry
Knowledge of electronics and experience working with microcontrollers
Strong portfolio, website preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Digital Fabrication Studios, ensuring that all equipment operates effectively and safely, and supplies are stocked and available.
Assist with supervising student homework access to the Digital Fabrication Studios
Serve as an educational resource and support Undergraduate and Graduate students regarding related processes of the Digital Fabrication Studios.
Provide assistance to the Digital Fabrication Studio Manager.
Assist with maintaining Environmental Health and Safety compliance, conducting EHS training for MICA employees working in the Academic Services Fabrication Studios, maintaining required EHS documentation, enforcing EHS policies, modeling safe studio practices, and generally ensuring safety
Provide technical support to students in the Digital Fabrication Studio
Assist with monitoring and maintaining equipment in the Digital Fabrication Studio
Enforce studio policies and demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of equipment, tools, materials, techniques, and processes in the Digital Fabrication Studio
Provide assistance and guidance to any Digital Fabrication Studio student workers (student technicians and/or work-study)
Contribute to tutorials for processes and techniques used in the Digital Fabrication Studio
Help maintain supplies for the Digital Fabrication Studio by communicating with the Studio Manager
Share research to enhance the Digital Fabrication Studio and classes held therein.
Perform other related duties as assigned