CAD/CAM Orthotics & Prosthetics Designer

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking an Orthotic/Prosthetic Digital Technician to lead digital preparation, design, and model rectification for orthotic/prosthetic devices using CADCAM and 3-D printing.

The role focuses on accurate data handling, design optimization, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred), experience with CAD/CAM and 3D printing, advanced computer skills, and CPR certification within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferably Engineering)
• Experience with CAD/CAM and 3D printing
• Advanced computer skills
• Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by completion of the BLS AED Heartsaver Course within 90 days of initial hire.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, manipulates, and prepares anatomical files for CADCAM/3-D printing
• Applies appropriate force application and alignment based on patient data (radiograph, clinical assessment)
• Applies targeted material thickness for orthotic/prosthetic designs to improve stability of the device
• Applies targeted material relief to protect soft tissue from design interface
• Develops efficient and repeatable digital design workflows for specific orthotics/prosthetics applications
• Prepares and executes CADCAM set-up (finalized file, validate carve radius, foam block preparation, alignment and finished product)
• Reviews clinical outcomes with clinician to optimize design of orthoses/prostheses
• Partners with clinical staff to verify appropriate prosthetic/orthotic design/alignment
• Remains current on latest technology and material science as it applies to CADCAM/3-D printing
• Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of CADCAM/3-D printing equipment and overall work environment
• Performs file manipulation using appropriate software
• Prepares and executes 3-D printer set-up for Multi Jet Fusion (HP) and filament style printers
• Assists manager and director with material selection, inventory management and ordering
• Applies manufacturer’s conditions of use.

Skills

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Advanced computer skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred)

Tools

CAD/CAM software

3D printers

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking an Orthotic/Prosthetic Digital Technician to lead digital preparation, design, and model rectification for orthotic/prosthetic devices using CADCAM and 3-D printing.

The role focuses on accurate data handling, design optimization, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred), experience with CAD/CAM and 3D printing, advanced computer skills, and CPR certification within