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

• Delivering hands-on training in 3D scanning fundamentals, with a focus on mechanical engineering
• Covering the entire Scan-to-CAD process, from 3D scanning through point clouds, meshes, and reverse engineering to CAD models, technical drawings, and manufacturing
• Supervising project work based on real-world components
• Incorporating current technologies and industrial use cases into lessons
• Supporting participants in confidently applying their knowledge in practice, including in the virtual classroom

• Technical professional background, preferably in mechanical engineering, design engineering, product development, manufacturing, metrology, 3D digitization, or a comparable technical field
• Practical experience with 3D scanning or processing 3D scan data
• Basic understanding of different 3D scanning technologies and their applications
• Knowledge of working with point clouds and/or mesh data
• Basic understanding of scan data preparation and further processing
• Basic knowledge of at least one commonly used CAD system
• Understanding of integrating scan data into technical design or development processes
• Ability to communicate technical content in a clear, practical manner
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with individual curriculum topics using the training materials provided
• Knowledge of basic scanning workflows, common sources of error, data and exchange formats, and industrial use cases
• Basic knowledge of cleaning, filtering, and aligning scan data, as well as creating and editing meshes
• Basic understanding of reverse engineering and Scan-to-CAD processes
• Ability to make a basic assessment of the quality and usability of scan data
• Basic understanding of using 3D scanning in design engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, or product development
• Ability to demonstrate a basic scanning workflow in practice
• Nice to have: Professional experience in design engineering, product development, metrology, or quality assurance
• Nice to have: Experience with reverse engineering and Scan-to-CAD workflows
• Nice to have: Knowledge of CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or comparable CAD systems
• Nice to have: Experience with professional 3D scanning software
• Nice to have: Knowledge of optical metrology
• Nice to have: Experience with industrial component inspection or quality assurance
• Nice to have: Knowledge of 3D printing or additive manufacturing
• Nice to have: Experience with mobile mapping, drone scanning, or large-volume scanning
• Nice to have: Knowledge of applications in construction and surveying
• Nice to have: Basic knowledge of current developments such as AI-assisted data processing, AR/VR, or automated scan evaluation
• Nice to have: Manufacturer certification in 3D scanning or metrology
• Nice to have: Experience as a trainer, lecturer, or workplace learning and development professional
• Nice to have: AEVO certification or a comparable pedagogical qualification

• Individual professional development opportunities
• Independent and autonomous work
• Long-term contractual security
• Competency-based, fair, and reliable scheduling
• Flexible work from a home office
• Structured planning period of three to nine months in advance
• Teaching from a home office using Microsoft 365
• Innovative work environment
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Transparent communication
• Active exchange among trainers
• Digital networking event
• Discounted seminars
• Comprehensive onboarding
• Discount on obtaining the AEVO teaching qualification