Trainer, 3D Scanning with a Focus on Mechanical Engineering and Scan-to-CAD

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Provide hands-on training in the principles of 3D scanning, emphasizing mechanical engineering.

• Instruct on the entire Scan-to-CAD workflow: 3D scanning → point cloud → mesh → reverse engineering → CAD model → technical drawing → manufacturing.

• Oversee project activities centered on actual components.

• Integrate contemporary technologies and industry case studies into the curriculum.

• Assist participants in effectively applying their skills in practical settings, including virtual classrooms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Technical expertise, ideally in mechanical engineering, design, product development, manufacturing, metrology, 3D digitization, or a related technical area.

• Hands-on experience with 3D scanning or processing 3D scan data.

• Fundamental knowledge of various 3D scanning technologies and their uses.

• Familiarity with managing point clouds and/or mesh data.

• Basic understanding of preparing and processing scan data further.

• Working knowledge of at least one commonly used CAD software.

• Insight into how scan data can be incorporated into technical design or development processes.

• Capacity to convey technical information in a clear and practical manner.

• Eagerness to utilize existing training materials to enhance knowledge of specific curriculum topics.

• Awareness of essential scan workflows, from data acquisition to further processing.

• Understanding of common errors when collecting 3D scan data.

• Basic skills in cleaning, filtering, and aligning scan data.

• Familiarity with the fundamental creation and modification of meshes.

• Knowledge of prevalent data and exchange formats used in 3D scanning and CAD.

• Basic understanding of reverse engineering and Scan-to-CAD methodologies.

• Ability to evaluate the quality and usability of scan data at a foundational level.

• Insight into typical industrial applications of 3D scanning.

• Basic knowledge of utilizing 3D scanning in design, manufacturing, quality assurance, or product development.

• Proficiency in demonstrating a basic scan workflow through a practical example.

• Professional experience in design, product development, metrology, or quality assurance (preferred).

• Familiarity with reverse engineering processes (preferred).

• Experience with Scan-to-CAD methodologies (preferred).

• Knowledge of CAD systems such as CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar (preferred).

• Experience with professional 3D scanning software (preferred).

• Understanding of optical metrology (preferred).

• Experience in inspecting industrial components or quality assurance (preferred).

• Knowledge of 3D printing or additive manufacturing (preferred).

• Experience with mobile mapping, drone scanning, or large-volume scanning (preferred).

• Familiarity with applications in construction and surveying (preferred).

• Basic awareness of current advancements like AI-assisted data processing, AR/VR, or automated scan analysis (preferred).

• Manufacturer certification in 3D scanning or metrology (preferred).

• Background as a trainer, lecturer, or in workplace knowledge transfer (preferred).

• AEVO certification or an equivalent pedagogical qualification (preferred).

• Process-oriented mindset with a comprehensive grasp of the Scan-to-CAD workflow.

• Ability to clearly and enthusiastically explain complex subjects.

• Independent, organized, and participant-centric approach to work.

• Passion for assisting individuals in their professional growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tailored opportunities for personal development.

• Freedom and ability to work independently.

• Long-term contract stability.

• Competency-based, fair, and reliable assignment scheduling.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Structured advance planning periods ranging from three to nine months.

• Remote teaching utilizing Microsoft 365.

• Innovative work environment.

• Friendly and cooperative workplace culture.

• Open and clear communication.

• Active collaboration among trainers and participation in digital networking events.

• Discounts on seminars.

• Comprehensive onboarding process.

• Reduced fees for obtaining the AEVO pedagogical qualification.