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The School of Architecture and Design at New York Tech invites applications for the position of Digital Fabrication Lab Coordinator. We are seeking a highly motivated coordinator with a strong interest in education and excellent organizational and technical skills. Particularly preferred will be the expertise with digital technologies, advanced equipment, tools, and professional design experience. 

Responsibilities

• Based at NYIT’s New York City campus, the Digital FabLab Coordinator will report to the Director of Digital Technologies and Fabrication and oversee the day-to-day operations of integrated analog and state-of-the-art digital fabrication facilities in Long Island and NYC. 
• Partner and support SoAD faculty and students, work with administrators and assist in managing usage, installing, maintaining, programming and continually upgrading equipment and machines.
• Maintain effective access and safety protocols. Administration of safety procedures and in alignment with other NYIT policies including the implementation of Operation Procedures (OP) and Machine Safety Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Manage online queue of student 3D printing and Laser cutting submissions.
• Organize equipment use demonstrations and orientations for students and faculty.
• Assist with technology budgets and reports in addition to fabrication lab policies, procedures, tutorials, and purchases.
• Train and supervise student projects, faculty, and student workers, in the interest of advancing a culture of experimental making and hands-on research.
• Researching and experimenting with the capabilities of traditional wood shop tools, digital tools, and various other methods

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Architecture or a related field.

Experience

• A minimum of 1-3 years of fabrication experience in an academic and/or professional setting.
• Strong digital design skills and experience with CAD/CAM programming; Rhino 3D, Autocad, Adobe Suite
• Ability to creatively integrate traditional analog fabrication methods with emerging digital techniques.
• Experience operating two or more of the following digital fabrication systems: 3D printers, CNC milling machines, laser cutting, vacuum forming, wood shop equipment.
• Experience using, installing, and maintaining software for 3D modeling, CNC, and/or Arduino systems is also preferred.Ability to assist students working on interdisciplinary projects from concept to fabrication.

The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, a great attitude, collegiality in teamwork, 20/20 vision (naturally or with correction), and the ability to lift heavy equipment and materials. A flexible work schedule may include nights and weekends.

Required Application Materials:

1) Cover letter

2) Resume/C.V.

3) Work Sample in PDF format (10 pages, 5 MB max.)

4) Contact information for 3 references

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Other Information

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

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