Hands-On Technical Instructor I: Shop & CAD Mentor

Dartmouth College; Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Technical Instructor I to support hands-on technical instruction in the Thayer School of Engineering machine shop. This role works under close supervision to develop foundational skills in teaching, fabrication, and shop operations.

The position requires an Associate’s degree (or equivalent) and 0–2 years of relevant shop experience, with CAD familiarity and strong communication skills. Onsite work in Hanover, NH with a regular 40-hour week is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or working toward) in engineering, manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in a shop, lab, or makerspace.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical design and fabrication processes.
• Basic experience with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks or similar).
• Familiarity with shop tools (manual machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.).
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical and instructional skills.
• Professional demeanor with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training users on basic machine and software operation (20%).
• Support student project teams with fabrication tasks and troubleshooting (20%).
• Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, and safety compliance (15%).
• Assist in monitoring and supporting student employees with their assigned tasks (15%).
• Provide basic guidance on CAD modeling and fabrication workflows (10%).
• Participate in setup and maintenance of equipment and materials (10%).
• Support instructors and faculty in project-based coursework (10%).
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Skills

Foundational mechanical design

CAD basics

Strong communication & collaboration

Willingness to learn

Team oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Dartmouth College is seeking a Technical Instructor I to support hands-on technical instruction in the Thayer School of Engineering machine shop. This role works under close supervision to develop foundational skills in teaching, fabrication, and shop operations.

The position requires an Associate’s degree (or equivalent) and 0–2 years of relevant shop experience, with CAD familiarity and strong communication skills. Onsite work in Hanover, NH with a regular 40-hour week is expected.