Additive Manufacturing & XR Lab Specialist
Company: TalentBurst, Inc.
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Additive
Manufacturing & XR Lab Specialist Location: Wilmington, NC — On
site Duration: 06 Months Job Description: Top Skills -General
Mechanical Abilities -Tech Savvy About the Role: We're looking for
a hands-on technical specialist to operate and maintain our Digital
Fabrication & XR Lab. You'll run a Bambu 3D printer farm, manage a
Keyence optical scanner, support a VR lab (HTC Vive systems running
Autodesk VRED and Meta Quest 3 headsets for Autodesk XR),
facilitate design review sessions as organizer and safety lead, and
participate in drone scanning activities. If you love learning new
tech and teaching others, this role is for you. Prior experience
with these technologies is preferred. Key Responsibilities 3D Print
Farm (Bambu) • Operate, monitor, and maintain a multi printer Bambu
fleet (setup, calibration, routine/advanced maintenance, firmware
updates). • Train users on correct printing workflows (model prep,
slicing, material selection, bed prep, post processing) and provide
job setup assistance. • Execute print jobs on behalf of teams;
prioritize requests and balance the queue for on time delivery. •
Track and manage filament and consumables inventory; reorder
proactively and maintain usage logs and cost tracking. • Maintain
and improve print quality standards (test coupons, profiles,
preventive maintenance schedules, issue logs). • (Preferred) Use
Bambu Farm Manager and Bambu Studio in LAN first configurations for
secure, efficient queueing and device control. Optical Scanning
(Keyence) • Maintain and run the Keyence optical scanner; perform
daily checks, lens/camera care, software updates, and calibration.
• Scan parts/fixtures, generate measurement/inspection data, and
assist requestors with setup and interpretation of results. •
Create quick reference guides and train users on safe and correct
scanner operation. VR/XR Lab Operations • Maintain HTC Vive PC
tethered systems and high performance workstations; update GPU
drivers, SteamVR, tracking hardware, and room calibration. •
Prepare and run Autodesk VRED sessions for 1:1 scale design
reviews; manage scene loads, lighting, layers, variants, and review
markups. • Configure and support Meta Quest 3 headsets used with
Autodesk XR experiences; handle device imaging, updates, and user
onboarding. • Track headset inventory, accessories, and
hygiene/cleaning procedures; manage check in/out processes. Design
Reviews & Safety • Serve as organizer/facilitator for cross
functional design review sessions (agenda, invites, room setup,
capture of action items). • Act as safety instructor for lab
sessions; enforce PPE, equipment SOPs, and area access controls;
conduct briefings and refreshers. Drone Scanning Support • Assist
with planning and running drone capture sessions (site readiness,
equipment checks, batteries, SD/media handling). • Support basic
point cloud/mesh processing workflows and data handoff to
engineering teams. Lab Administration & Continuous Improvement •
Write/maintain SOPs, quick start guides, and troubleshooting
playbooks. • Track KPIs (printer uptime, first pass yield, queue
time, training completions) and identify improvements to throughput
and quality. • Coordinate vendor support/RMA where needed;
collaborate with IT/EHS for compliance, networking, and safety.
Required Qualifications • Associate degree (AOS/AAS/AS) in
Drafting, CAD, or related field • Demonstrated hands on experience
with FDM/FFF 3D printers (setup, slicing, maintenance,
troubleshooting). • 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. Preferred
Qualifications • Experience with Bambu X series/P series printers,
Bambu Studio, and Bambu Farm Manager in LAN centric deployments. •
Experience facilitating design reviews in Autodesk VRED. • Prior
use of Keyence optical/vision measurement systems or comparable
metrology tools. • Exposure to Autodesk XR workflows on Meta Quest
3. • Basic photogrammetry/point cloud tools (e.g., RealityCapture,
Recap Pro) for drone data. Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
• On site in Wilmington, NC; standard schedule is 5 days/week, 40
hours. • Periods of standing/walking during print farm and lab
operations; ability to lift up to ~40 lbs (filament cases,
equipment), bend/reach, and manage cable/rig setups safely. •
Occasional early/late sessions for critical print runs, design
reviews, or drone windows. TB_OTH ZR Company Description Founded in
2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an
award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with
Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in
Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and
have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please
visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our
offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ,
Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA Company Description
Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst
is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly
with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in
Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and
have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please
visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our
offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ,
Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA
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