Fabrication & CAD Technician

About this role

Job Description Summary The robotics team technician plays a critical hands-on role supporting the Robotics & Computer Vision team at GE Vernova Advanced Research. This position provides CAD-to-fabrication support, light machining and assembly, and day-to-day ownership of laboratory spaces and equipment. Working closely with engineers and researchers, the Technician helps transform designs and ideas into physical prototypes by preparing CAD files for fabrication, operating and maintaining lab equipment, and contributing practical insights that improve manufacturability, usability, and reliability

This role also serves as a steward of the robotics lab environment, ensuring tools, equipment, and spaces are safe, organized, and ready to support fast-moving research and development work. The Robotics team values collaboration, craftsmanship, and shared ownership. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building, maintaining, and improving things — and who takes pride in enabling others to do their best technical work

Job Description Key Responsibilities Fabrication & CAD/CAM Support Support engineers by converting CAD designs into fabrication-ready files with expertise in and through understanding of CAM software and 3D printing slicers. Fabricate robotic components and prototypes using CNC machines, 3D printers, and external PCB manufacturing services. Perform light machining, assembly, and finishing of prototype components

Lab Ownership & Equipment Maintenance Maintain and organize robotics laboratory spaces, ensuring tools, materials, and equipment are operational and readily available. Schedule, perform, or coordinate maintenance on lab equipment including ‘fit and finish’ metalworking equipment, 3D printers, laser cutters, and related tools. Maintain required supplies, tooling, and consumables for fabrication activities

Job Scheduling & Coordination Manage a queue of fabrication/assembly and lab support requests, including scheduling, prioritization, and

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