3D Lab Printing Engineer – 3DQ Lab @ Stanford Health Care

1.0 FTE Full time Rotating - 08 Hour R2661418 Hybrid 107680001 3DQ Lab Other STANFORD, 1201 Welch Rd, CaliforniaIf you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.

Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)

The Stanford Health Care 3D and Quantitative Imaging Laboratory (3DQ Lab) is a specialized interdisciplinary center within the Stanford Department of Radiology. Its core mission is to develop and apply innovative software and visualization techniques to analyze medical imaging data. These methods directly translate complex 2D data into actionable clinical models.

The lab leverages advanced image-processing platforms to support multiple medical specialties, including cardiothoracic surgery, oncology, neurosurgery, and pediatrics.

3D & 4D Visualization: Converts standard CT and MRI scans into multiplanar reconstructions, volume-rendered graphics, and virtual endoscopies. The lab uses 4D temporal rendering to assess cardiac and anatomical structures actively in motion.

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Medical 3D Printing & Modeling: Segments complex anatomies to print physical patient-specific surgical guides, custom orthotics, and full-scale bone structures for custom medical hardware configuration.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The 3D Printing Engineer is an advanced technical role responsible for developing, producing, and optimizing patient-specific anatomical models, surgical planning tools, and related 3D printing applications. This position combines clinical collaboration with technical expertise, translating physician requirements and complex medical imaging data (CT/MRI) into high-quality physical and digital models. The role operates and maintains advanced 3D printing technologies, develops and refines printing workflows and protocols, supports evaluation and implementation of new technologies, and serves as a technical resource for medical 3D printing activities across clinical, educational, and research initiatives.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Performs advanced image segmentation, model preparation, and medical 3D printing workflows using specialized software and equipment.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots 3D printers and related systems.
• Collaborates with physicians, radiologists, and clinical teams to translate clinical requirements into patient-specific anatomical models, surgical planning tools, and related outputs.
• Develops, implements, and optimizes 3D printing workflows, print protocols, and quality assurance procedures.
• Performs quality assurance activities related to 3D printing processes, equipment, and outputs.
• Evaluates, tests, and implements new software, materials, equipment, and technologies related to medical 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
• Maintains documentation, workflow tracking, and inventory related to 3D printing operations.
• Provides technical guidance and training to staff and users of 3D printing technologies and workflows.
• Assists with research and educational activities related to medical 3D printing as needed.
• Ensures compliance with departmental safety procedures and operational standards.
• Serves as a technical subject matter expert for medical 3D printing technologies, additive manufacturing workflows, and associated applications.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, imaging sciences, health sciences, or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience in medical 3D printing, imaging, engineering support, or related technical field required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of medical 3D printing, additive manufacturing technologies, image segmentation, model preparation, and post-processing workflows.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and systems related to medical imaging and 3D printing.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized 3D printing equipment and related systems.
• Ability to analyze technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to develop, validate, and optimize printing workflows, protocols, and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to consult and communicate effectively with physicians, radiologists, clinicians, engineers, and technical staff regarding medical 3D printing applications and solutions.
• Ability to train and provide technical guidance to staff and users.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized workflow processes.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and operational standards related to 3D printing technologies and materials.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across operational, clinical, and technical teams.
• Advanced knowledge of medical imaging datasets and the conversion of imaging data into patient-specific physical and digital models.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to medical 3D printing operations and applications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current trends and technologies related to medical 3D printing and advanced visualization.
• Experience working in a healthcare or academic medical center environment.
• Experience with imaging segmentation software and additive manufacturing technologies.
• Demonstrates commitment to safe work practices and operational excellence.

These principles apply to ALL employees

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $56.41 - $63.52 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.