Key Responsibilities
- Create and refine CAD models, drawings, assemblies, enclosures, mounts, mechanisms, and product prototypes.
- Convert rough requirements into practical designs that can be fabricated, assembled, tested, and improved.
- Work with 3D printing, laser cutting, hand tools, fasteners, materials, and design-for-assembly decisions.
- Support robotics, electronics, teaching, and student project teams with mechanical design and prototyping needs.
- Check fit, tolerances, durability, serviceability, and ease of manufacturing for lab prototypes.
- Maintain CAD files, drawings, BOM notes, fabrication settings, assembly instructions, and revision history.
Example Work Areas
- Robot chassis, sensor mounts, enclosures, jigs, learning kits, classroom demo models, and competition mechanisms.
- Design-for-3D-printing, design-for-laser-cutting, tolerance checks, fastener selection, and assembly planning.
- Prototype review with robotics, electronics, teaching, and content teams to improve usability and presentation quality.
Preferred Skills
- CAD exposure such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
- Interest in product design, mechanism design, fabrication, prototyping, and practical engineering.
- Ability to measure, assemble, test, revise, and learn from physical fit or tolerance issues.
- Careful handling of tools, machines, materials, shared lab equipment, and project documentation.
Expected Outcomes
- Fabricated parts, assemblies, fixtures, enclosures, design files, and prototype-ready drawings.
- Improved prototype quality, faster build cycles, and smoother handoff between design, electronics, and fabrication.
- Clean design documentation, BOMs, assembly guides, revision notes, and reusable mechanical design assets.
How to Apply
Submit the MakerWorks Lab application form with the role name, relevant project links, proof of work, resume or LinkedIn profile, and a short introduction. The application form opens in Google Forms.
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