Makerspace Engineer — Lead Workshops & Fab Ops

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary is seeking a Makerspace Engineer to lead hands-on training, supervise student engineers, and oversee fabrication equipment in the university’s makerspace. The role focuses on teaching, safety, and operational excellence in a dynamic academic environment.

The successful candidate will deploy workshops, mentor projects, and collaborate with faculty and staff to advance innovation and experiential learning across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience operating and maintaining fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of shops, laboratories, or makerspace safety practices.
• Ability to teach, train, or mentor students, staff, or customers in the safe and effective use of technical equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver makerspace workshops and hands-on training.
• Mentor students on projects and supervise student engineers.
• Support daily operations and maintenance of fabrication equipment.
• Develop safety procedures and SOPs for the makerspace.
• Assist with budgeting, procurement, and equipment lifecycle planning.

Skills

Fabrication Equipment

CNC Machining

Laser Cutting

Electrical Engineering

Teaching/Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

William & Mary is seeking a Makerspace Engineer to lead hands-on training, supervise student engineers, and oversee fabrication equipment in the university’s makerspace. The role focuses on teaching, safety, and operational excellence in a dynamic academic environment.

The successful candidate will deploy workshops, mentor projects, and collaborate with faculty and staff to advance innovation and experiential learning across disciplines.