Point Designs: CAD Technician

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market.

About the Company

Point Designs is transforming partial-hand prosthetic care through innovative design, advanced manufacturing, and close collaboration with prosthetists nationwide. By combining CAD technology, 3D printing, and patient-centered solutions, Point Designs helps deliver customized prosthetic devices that improve function and independence for people with limb loss. Learn more about our company.

Responsibilities

• Execute organic, patient-specific CAD designs using established, documented workflows with a focus on all diagnostic and definitive sockets.
• Customize prosthetic designs based on prosthetist input, patient anatomy, and functional needs.
• Prepare and organize digital models for additive manufacturing, ensuring printability and structural integrity according to SOPs.
• Export CAD files for 3D printing and maintain an organized digital archive of CAD files and design iterations.
• Capture and process 3D scans of patient models, prosthetic components, and related objects.
• Convert scan data into editable 3D models and ensure quality and proper alignment.
• Work with mesh editing and sculpting software to optimize scanned data.
• Troubleshoot design issues related to fit, function, and additive manufacturing constraints, according to Company quality and quantity standards.
• Perform assembly of the final prosthesis.
• Prepare 3D printers (FDM, MJF, and LPBF) for builds, and post-process jobs according to existing SOPs and assist with troubleshooting.
• Generate high-detail surface textures and aesthetic enhancements for prosthetic components.
• Train, support, and provide technical oversight to associate CAD technicians.
• Design new tooling for frequently used parts to integrate into part library.
• Assist with R&D initiatives as needed.
• Employ existing processes to accurately move a project through the fabrication workflow.
• Participate in the troubleshooting and development of new automation sequences.
• Communicate with team members on project design and troubleshooting to ensure seamless design-to-manufacturing integration.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines.
• Operate various equipment, machinery, and tools to construct prosthetic sockets and components.
• Document work and maintain detailed logs.
• Monitor job priorities, ensure they are all completed accurately.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Work independently with support from manager.
• Perform other duties or special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree or completion of a technical trade school program in CAD, drafting, art, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related experience preferred, especially with FreeForm modeling software.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced CAD skills with the ability to learn and build upon existing software workflows.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and self-prioritize workload.
• Intermediate understanding of anatomy as it relates to prosthetic design.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and managers.
• Attention to detail and quality of final output.
• Follows SOPs consistently.
• Meets device output targets without sacrificing quality or standards.
• Solves design problems independently within established systems appropriate to their level.
• Applies proprietary design principles consistently and correctly.
• Anticipates production, print, and assembly issues during design.
• Demonstrates growing understanding of the job role and desire to expand responsibility.
• Consistent attendance and timeliness.

Pay

Pay range of $21.63 - $28.85 per hour, plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• 8 paid national holidays & 4 additional floating holidays.
• PTO that includes vacation and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k savings and retirement plan.
• Paid parental bonding leave for new parents.
• Flexible work schedules and part-time opportunities.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Mentorship programs—mentor and mentee.
• Student loan repayment assistance by location.
• Relocation assistance.
• Regional & national traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities.
• Volunteering for local and national events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest.