Lab Technician/Instructor - 3D Lab

Manipal University Jaipur; Jaipur; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Manipal University Jaipur is seeking a skilled 3D printing specialist to drive additive manufacturing projects across mechanical engineering initiatives. You will design, optimize, and print using FDM, SLA, and SLS technologies, selecting materials and performing post-processing.

Qualifications include BE/BTech (Mech/Mechatronics/Electronics) with ME/MTech preferred; candidates with extensive hands-on 3D printing experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering
• M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Additive Manufacturing/CAD
• 15+ years of hands-on 3D printing, CAD modeling, slicing software, machine operation, materials, post-processing, troubleshooting, and quality inspection preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize 3D CAD models for additive manufacturing
• Operate and calibrate FDM, SLA, and SLS printers; select materials
• Ensure quality through metrology, dimensional inspection, and post-processing
• Train and guide junior staff; document processes and safety

Skills

3D CAD modeling

DFAM

3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SL

Slicing software

Printer operation and calibration

Material selection

Post-processing techniques

Print optimization

Troubleshooting defects

Dimensional inspection

Metrology

Quality control

Basic manufacturing processes

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Training or guiding others

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Mechatronics

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics Engineering

M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

M.E./M.Tech in Mechatronics

M.E./M.Tech in Additive Manufacturing/CAD

Tools

Slicing software

3D printer calibration tools

Job description

Skills Required: 3D CAD modeling, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM), 3D printing technologies such as FDM, SLA, SLS etc. Slicing software, printer operation and calibration, material selection, and post-processing techniques.

The candidate should also be proficient in print optimization, troubleshooting common printing defects, dimensional inspection, metrology, quality control, and basic manufacturing processes.

In addition to technical expertise, strong problem-solving, attention to detail, equipment maintenance, documentation, safety awareness, teamwork, and the ability to train or guide others are important skills for effective 3D printing personnel.

Qualification: B. E/ B. Tech

B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Electronics Engineering and M.E/M. Tech in Mechanical/Mechatronics/ Additive manufacturing/ CAD with specialized knowledge or certification in 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing. Candidates with 15 years of hands-on experience in 3D printing, CAD modeling, slicing software, machine operation, materials, post-processing, troubleshooting, and quality inspection will be preferred.