Structured Technician for Rapid Prototyping and HealthTech Support at DTU Skylab

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Skylab in Lyngby, Denmark, invites applications for a full-time technician to keep our prototyping facilities running and support students and startups. The role includes maintaining 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics, plus developing safe workflows and guiding users both on campus and at TUH Skylab one-two days per week.

You will join the Technology Section and work with the Lead Coordinator for Rapid Prototyping, reporting to the Section Head.

Qualifications

• Have a relevant technical or craft/trade background.
• Practical experience and knowledge in prototyping technologies.
• Able to create structure and ensure smooth workshop operations.
• Interest in HealthTech or medical technology.
• Comfortable communicating in English and Danish.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics.
• Ensure materials and spare parts are available and the workshop stays functional.
• Develop clear and safe workflows for the workshops.
• Provide technical guidance to students and startups at TUH Skylab.
• Support data collection systems across Skylab facilities.

Skills

Technical background

Prototyping knowledge

Process organization

HealthTech interest

Job description

With more than 1,000 users of Skylab’s prototyping facilities, we are looking for a colleague who enjoys working with technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and electronics. You will play an important role in keeping our machines running, creating structure in our workshops, and supporting students and startups in developing their ideas. The role also includes contributing to Skylab’s role within the Technical University Hospital (TUH) at our satellite location near Rigshospitalet.
DTU Skylab is DTU’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. We offer an open and supportive environment where students, researchers, and startups explore early-stage ideas and prototypes. Part of our work focuses on innovation in health technology in close collaboration with DTU departments, hospitals, and industry partners.

Your tasks and role

You will become part of the Technology Section and work closely with our Lead Coordinator for Rapid Prototyping. Your role will focus on ensuring stable daily operations while supporting users of varying experience levels in their projects. You will also be part of our activities at TUH Skylab, where you will typically spend around one-two days per week helping maintain the facilities and supporting health technology teams.

Your tasks will include:

• Supporting the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment (e.g., 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics)
• Helping ensure that materials and spare parts are available and the workshop remains functional
• Contributing to the development of clear and safe workflows in the workshops
• Providing technical guidance and support to students and startups at TUH Skylab
• Supporting the maintenance of data collection systems across Skylab’s prototyping facilities

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

For questions, contact Lead Coordinator for Rapid Prototyping Martin Trier Højfeldt at [phone]

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Start date: 1 November 2026.

The position is full-time and located at Lyngby Campus and one-two days a week at TUH Skylab at Blegdamsvej, 2100 Ø. You will report to Section Head Kristine Garde.

In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for technicians, constructors, maintenance/technical staff and some assistants, etc. under the specified organizational agreements at DTU: https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures or with DTU’s salary structure for technicians, constructors, maintenance/technical staff and some assistants, etc. under the specified organizational agreements at DTU: https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures or with DTU’s salary structure for employees in the service area at DTU: https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures

Salary and employment terms

Salary and employment terms in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for Craftsmen and Technicians or for Engineering Assistants and Research Technicians at research institutions etc. or the organization agreement for Cleaning assistants, sanitation workers, special workers, and certain vocationally trained employees, etc., in the Danish state sector (3F).

Who are we?

DTU Skylab has approximately 60 full-time employees across three sections. You will join the Technology Section, consisting of 13 colleagues. We work in an informal and inclusive environment where people support each other, share knowledge, and take pride in contributing to a meaningful mission. You will collaborate closely with the Lead Coordinator for Rapid Prototyping and have the opportunity to influence how your work is organized.

• Have a relevant technical or craft/trade background
• Have practical experience and preferably knowledge in prototyping technologies
• Enjoy creating structure and making things work smoothly in practice
• Are interested in (or have experience with) HealthTech or medical technology
• Feel comfortable communicating in English and have working proficiency in Danish

We imagine that you:

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, people, and practical problem-solving. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply – we value motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Location

Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Apply Before

2026-08-31T21:59:00+00:00