Makerspace Fabrication Lab Manager & Educator

University of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire seeks a SPDI Workspace Manager/Educator to support the Sustainable Product Design and Innovation, Architecture, and Construction Management programs. The role maintains safe, functional instructional workspaces, provides hands-on instruction, and supports curriculum development and student recruitment.

The position involves supervising student workers, managing equipment inventories, and collaborating with faculty to enhance laboratory experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, prototyping, woodworking, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience instructing or training others in equipment operation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty and students in laboratory-based courses and projects; provide hands-on instruction in fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing processes, and safe equipment operation.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate servicing of laboratory equipment; supervise open lab sessions and mentor students.

Skills

Fabrication/prototyping tools

Equipment operation & safety training

Interpersonal/communication

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC equipment

3D printing/additive manufacturing

Job description

University of New Hampshire seeks a SPDI Workspace Manager/Educator to support the Sustainable Product Design and Innovation, Architecture, and Construction Management programs. The role maintains safe, functional instructional workspaces, provides hands-on instruction, and supports curriculum development and student recruitment.

The position involves supervising student workers, managing equipment inventories, and collaborating with faculty to enhance laboratory experiences.