Makerspace Lead & Workshop Engineer (CAD/3D/Lasers)

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a QI Makerspace Specialist to manage the Makerspace operations on campus, coordinating staffing and hours with the Director and staff. You will serve as the primary contact for a range of questions and provide expert technical guidance in making activities such as 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD/CAM and electronics design.

You will mentor students and volunteers, oversee safety training, and contribute to education content and promotional materials.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with engineering principles and methods to independently perform the full range of engineering professional design work.
• Strong proven knowledge of 3D printing, laser cutting, 2D and 3D CAD and CAM, electronics circuit design and embedded systems, manual and CNC machining, MIG and TIG welding, woodworking, and composites.
• Experience in managing a lab facility, including knowledge of project management, staff management, safety requirements and recharge/financial support to keep the facility operating smoothly.
• Thorough knowledge necessary to apply principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory safety, including a knowledge of mechanical, electrical, mechanical and/or chemical safety procedures.
• Experience in facilitative design and fabrication, working with minimal guidelines, conceptual ideas, rough sketches or oral information about basic design where specific details are developed as fabrication progresses.
• Demonstrated organizational and decision-making abilities to prioritize competing work assignments in order to meet deadlines and adherence to quality standards.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills to independently conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner; identify challenges and barriers and recommend resolutions.
• Ability to lead and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Manage shop operations through staffing open hours (alternating shifts with the Director and other staff).
• Serve as primary point-person on a variety of questions, concerns and issues.
• Provide expert technical advice to shop users and mentor makerspace participants in areas such as 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD/CAM, electronics, embedded systems, machining, welding, woodworking, composites.
• Perform recharge/financial support, as required.
• Supervise undergraduate staff and volunteers, advise and mentor shop users, perform safety training, and onboard new users.
• Create educational, promotional, and news content.
• Provide operational support towards starting up, running, and improving makerspace service.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the description.

Skills

3D printing

Laser cutting

CAD/CAM

Electronics design

Embedded systems

Machining

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Woodworking

Team leadership

Education

Degree in a related field

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Shop safety equipment

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a QI Makerspace Specialist to manage the Makerspace operations on campus, coordinating staffing and hours with the Director and staff. You will serve as the primary contact for a range of questions and provide expert technical guidance in making activities such as 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD/CAM and electronics design.

You will mentor students and volunteers, oversee safety training, and contribute to education content and promotional materials.