A Technical Specialist is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Wilmington, NC area. This role will operate and manage a high-tech fabrication and XR lab, overseeing a Bambu 3D printer farm, Keyence optical scanners, and VR/XR systems.
location: Wilmington, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $20.94 - 29.32 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain a multi-printer Bambu 3D printer fleet, including calibration, firmware updates, and advanced hardware maintenance.
- Train lab users on end-to-end printing workflows, from model slicing and material selection to post-processing and quality checks.
- Manage the 3D print queue to ensure on-time delivery of parts while tracking filament inventory and consumables.
- Maintain the Keyence optical scanner, performing daily calibrations and generating high-precision measurement and inspection data.
- Set up and facilitate Autodesk VRED sessions for 1:1 scale design reviews using HTC Vive tethered VR systems.
- Configure and support Meta Quest 3 headsets, managing device imaging, hygiene protocols, and user onboarding for Autodesk XR.
- Serve as the safety lead and organizer for cross-functional design review sessions, capturing action items and enforcing PPE.
- Assist in drone scanning activities, including equipment readiness, battery management, and basic point cloud data processing.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting playbooks, and quick-start guides for all lab equipment.
- Comfortable training and providing customer service-oriented support.
- Working knowledge of Windows workstations, basic networking (LAN/Wi Fi), and peripheral/device management.
- Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and understand tolerances; familiarity with inspection/measurement concepts.
- Experience operating VR headsets and PCs in a lab or demo environment, strong attention to safety and equipment care.
- strong organization skills for scheduling, inventory, and documentation; ability to juggle multiple requests.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Associates
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
