Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? UDRI invites qualified candidates to apply for our Staff Technician opening!

This technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Rapid Response Prototyping Lab. Duties will include being responsible for the 3d modeling of various laboratory tooling, aircraft components, and fixtures as well as the production of those parts via 3d printing, manual machining, and eventual CNC machining. This person will perform 3d scanning and digital manipulation of 3d models, as well as overseeing workflow in the rapid response prototyping lab and will ensure that deadlines are met for various project deliverables. The technician will be responsible for ordering lab equipment, maintaining that equipment, coordination of outside repair services, ordering and stocking lab supplies and consumables, and performing other related lab support duties.


Minimum Qualifications

T2 Minimum Qualifications:
• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass a National Agency Check
• Minimum of 3 years of related technical experience is required. Formal technical training. beyond high school can be substituted for 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with Solidworks or similar 3d modeling software.

T3 Minimum Qualifications:
A T3 must meet all T2 minimum qualifications plus a minimum of 8 years of related technical experience is required. Formal technical training beyond high school can be substituted for 2 years of related experience.
 

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Experience with manual machining (mill and lathe).
• Experience with CNC machining, programing, and operation (mill and lathe).
• Experience with Wire EDM.
• Solidworks - Creating 3d models, assemblies, and 2d drawings.
• Experience in 3d printing, utilization of slicing software, and manipulation of models for printing.
• Experience in 3d scanning of objects for modeling, printing, and further manipulation.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.


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