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Prototyping Studio Technical Lead

  • 532961
  • Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
  • Library
  • Design / Graphic Design / Industrial Design
  • Library
  • Staff
  • Virginia Tech

Job Description

The Prototyping Studio Technical Lead provides technical expertise and operational oversight for the University Libraries' Prototyping Studio. The Technical Lead collaborates with faculty, researchers, and students to integrate prototyping tools into academic projects, research initiatives, and creative endeavors. This position is responsible for oversight of studio technical equipment, supervising student maintenance staff, and ensuring high-quality service for all patrons using the space.

This position reports to the Manager, Prototyping & 3D Scanning Studios and is a key member of the University Libraries' Studios Network, a collection of spaces that provide access to emerging technologies and fabrication tools. The Technical Lead fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment for all patrons, ensuring that the Prototyping Studio serves as a hub for innovation and learning.

Required Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience with CNC machining, 3D printing, laser cutting, and digital fabrication technologies.
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining additive and subtractive manufacturing equipment.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or training student employees or technical staff.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver workshops or training sessions related to prototyping technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with experience working in an inclusive and collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial design, digital fabrication, or related field.
- Experience working in academia and/or research environment
- Experience working in a makerspace, library studio, or digital fabrication lab.
- Familiarity with CAD, CAM, and digital modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, Blender, ZBrush).
- Prior experience developing technical documentation and user guides.
- Experience using emerging fabrication technologies and staying ahead of industry trends.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$38,000-$39,000 dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours per week

40

Review Date

4/29/25

Additional Information

 

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Rebecca Osborne at rebeccaao@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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