Wooodbury School of Architecture

Role and Responsibilities

The Robotics/Prototype Specialist is expected to advise university administration on opportunities for integrating facility offerings into the curriculum; train students, staff, and faculty through hands-on demonstrations and technical workshops; as well as consult, coordinate, and aid in the use of facility automation technologies on design and research projects. Individuals with experience in computational design who are early in their career and will need training in robotics are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support application of computer science/information technology including robotics and prototyping to architecture and design.
  • Delivering effective orientations and technique demonstrations to all students, staff and faculty who wish to use the Robotics Lab.
  • Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors. Program robotic equipment. Maintain electromechanical equipment.
  • Troubleshoot Robotics System
  • Testing performance of robotics assemblies
  • Test performance of electrical, mechanical for integrated systems or equipment
  • Work with Making Complex Manager on updating student technician training manual and facility use protocol – updating robotics guidelines.
  • Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
  • Engage in recruitment and development activities, including facility tours and demonstrations.
  • Help grow the design thinking and maker culture in the university community.
  • Identifying and purchasing new or replacement equipment as M.C. or curricular needs develop.
  • Maintaining the Digital Fabrication Lab equipment and facility in exceptional working order.
  • Enforcing Making Complex policies and protocol regarding equipment use and safety, and the development of new lab policies before and as the need arises.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., Art, Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering, etc.).
  • Basic proficiency in the use of relevant software and hardware.
  • Working knowledge of coding in one of the following Grasshopper, Python, C, C++, C#.
  • Basic proficiency in digital fabrication equipment including laser cutters, 3d printers, CNC routers, CNC mills, etc.
  • Familiarity with fabrication facility safety best practices
  • Strong organizational skills

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiarity with electronic prototyping technologies
  • Familiarity with other advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Experience with Rhinoceros and Grasshopper
  • Demonstrated aptitude for creative problem-solving.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Close vision, hearing/listening, and clear speech.
  • Manual hand/fingers dexterity.
  • Walking, lifting, and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to utilize office equipment such as computers and copiers.
  • Combination of sedentary work, kneeling, stooping, bending, sitting, squatting, standing, etc.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Works with/around and has verbal and face-to-face contact with others.
  • Works indoors in an office environment.
  • Simple to complex reading, writing, clerical, and math ability.

I have received, reviewed, and fully understand the job description. I understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the functions described therein, under an and all conditions as described.

Your employment with University of Redlands will be on an at-will basis, which means you and the University are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason. This letter is not a contract or guarantee of employment for a definitive period of time.