Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Maker Technical Specialist, Project Manus

The MIT Office of Innovation seeks a maker technical specialist to aid Project Manus in formulating and implementing innovative improvements to MIT’s makersystem in measurable, scalable, and sustainable ways, including identification of new equipment and technologies, new making activities/programs, and developing educational materials/techniques for classes and trainings.  

Responsibilities include working with other Project Manus staff to manage its two makerspaces/shops; acting as the primary machining expert; developing maker training curriculum for students/researchers/faculty; assisting the program director with planning new campus makerspaces, machine shops, project spaces, and other design/build spaces; supporting the teaching of making at events and classes; aiding in the development of new courses and materials; and performing other duties as needed. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a fabrication, design, scientific, or engineering field
• Design and fabrication experience
• Demonstrated success in safety, teaching and mentoring, fabrication and making, and fostering/supporting community making and projects
• Understanding of and an interest in maintaining maker culture
• Machining expertise, both manual and CNC
• Experience with metal lathe and mill maintenance and interest and comfort training students faculty in the safe use of these tools
• Knowledge of safety protocols, makerspace equipment/technology, digital design programs, and best making practices
• Excellent communication (written and presentation), teaching and mentoring, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to seek out  theroot causes of issues, conceive innovative solutions to problems, and move from concept to implementation
• Ability to work with members of the MIT community that span every level, including a range of backgrounds, perspectives, skill sets, and communication styles, in order to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and members of the administration

The working conditions include standing for periods of time, climbing stairs, and moving weights of up to 50 lbs.

Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers.  Please reference job number 21160.

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