3D Design and Printing Technician

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U is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At Western

U, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of Western

U. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education.

Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

3D Design and Printing Technician

A03804

Administration

Full-time

13115-Educational Technology

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

California

Under the general direction of the Manager of Educational Technology and Innovation, the 3D Design and Printing Technician supports the creation of digital and physical models that enhance teaching and learning in the health sciences. This role involves developing accurate 3D assets, preparing files for printing, and producing prototypes that contribute to educational effectiveness. The role involves collaboration with subject matter experts, assisting with digital asset management, maintaining intellectual property records, and organizing digital resources.

In addition to production tasks, the technician researches how 3D technologies best contribute to health sciences education, examines how similar tools are applied at other institutions, and evaluates scope and cost efficiency for projects. The position also includes developing and delivering presentations on 3D printing to demonstrate how it can be applied to teaching and learning in the health sciences.

The ideal candidate should have experience in 3D digital design and printing, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and advancing teaching and learning in the health sciences.

• Knowledge of: Creating visualization components to aid the teaching and learning process
• Required Software:
  • Content creation tools:
    Blender, Fusion 360, Meshmixer, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.
  • 3D mesh acquisition/reconstruction, such as Flexscan, Artec Studio, Metashape, Photoscan, 3D Slicer, or similar software.
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Skill:
  • Creativity, knowledge, and ability to model, design, and create learning components using visualization tools.
  • Experience doing research, presentations, and crafting reports for disseminated projects.
• Ability to: Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Education:

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required education/degree to be successful in the classification.

Experience or Training:

• Experience with 3D technologies applied to education.
• Experience with 3D software and 3D design.
• Experience with 3D printers and scanners.
• Experience with 3D animation and rendering process.
• Experience with 3D design techniques.
• 2 years of related work experience required.

Special Requirements , Licenses, and

Certifications:

• Travel may be required for various off‑site meetings, trainings, conferences, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

Education:

• Preference will be given to Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience working in a health sciences educational setting.
• Experience interacting with students, faculty, and administration.