Prototype Technician
Core
Prepare, fabricate, and inspect 3D-printed prototypes for NEO, a humanoid home robot, working closely with mechanical and manufacturing engineers to move designs from CAD to tested hardware.
Role type
Prototype Technician (Additive Manufacturing)
Builds
Physical prototypes and simple fixtures for NEO humanoid robot
Domain
Robotics / Additive Manufacturing
Required skills
Additive manufacturing execution, Practical design judgment, Methodical troubleshooting, Quality and ownership
Preferred skills
Experience with multiple additive processes (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS, MJF), Engineering polymers or resins, Parametric CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, Fusion), Robotics prototyping experience
Technologies
FDM/FFF, SLA, DLP, SLS, MJF, SolidWorks, NX, Creo, Fusion, 3D printers
Responsibilities
Prepare, slice, set up, and troubleshoot 3D prints; Maintain printers and manage print queues; Inspect prototypes for dimensional accuracy; Modify CAD files and design fixtures; Document build and inspection results
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC