Research Assistant

Looking for Research assistant for MEng student

Research Assistant for Operating and maintaining custom modified commercial UV resin printers.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain custom modified commercial UV resin printers.
• Design and fabricate modifications for commercial UV resin printers.
• Modify and optimize slicing software settings and printer firmware for non-standard hardware configurations.
• Measure, quantify and interpret printing improvements caused by modifications.
• Generate technical reports, white papers, and presentations summarizing results and insights for both internal stakeholders and external publication.
•  Ensure safe handling and disposal of photopolymer resins and solvents, following lab safety protocols.
•  Stay up to date with industry trends, academic research, and emerging technologies in resin-based 3D printing.
• Work closely with other coworkers to explore uses for the improved UV resin printer.

Skills required:

• Hands-on experience with UV resin (SLA/DLP/LCD) 3D printers, including hardware assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
•  Proficiency in CAD software (Fusion 360) for designing printer modifications and test models Looking for Research assistant for MEng student