Who We Are

Moon Creative Lab is a design-led venture studio based in Palo Alto and Tokyo. We incubate new ventures across an ever expanding array of sectors – healthcare, agriculture, entertainment, technology, industrial and more.

Moon’s mission is to help Mitsui & Co, one of Japan’s largest organizations, in its pursuit to become a future-forward, entrepreneurial company. Moon works to unlock the creativity of Mitsui’s 45,000 strong global workforce to build innovative businesses that will have an exponential impact on the world. We do this by bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product and more to create bold new ventures from zero to one.

At Moon, you will:

• Address real human needs that have far-reaching social impact
• Work across different disciplines, industries, and cultures
• Start with people and leverage the beauty and messiness of human-centered design

Moon is looking for people who are passionate about unlocking the innate creativity of others while designing impactful businesses. Come join us!

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented 3D Printing Designer and Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 3D design and printing technologies, hands-on technical experience with equipment, and the ability to manage end-to-end processes from concept development to production.

What You’ll Do at Moon

3D Design and Prototyping:

• Create and develop 3D models from product designs and concepts, including translating 2D assets (e.g., Illustrator files) into 3D models.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to conceptualize, sketch, and communicate 3D print ideas effectively.
• Ensure designs meet production requirements and scalability goals, moving beyond prototypes to full production.

3D Printer Operation and Maintenance:

• Manage and maintain 3D printers (primarily FDM/FFF), ensuring consistent, high-quality output, including flexible filament printing.
• Perform daily tasks such as removing completed prints, starting new jobs, and troubleshooting print issues.
• Conduct regular maintenance, including swapping parts, firmware updates, and performing repairs when necessary.
• Install and configure new 3D printers and associated hardware/software.

Quality Control and Metrics:

• Generate and track quality metrics for printed parts, including dimensional accuracy, surface roughness, and defect analysis.
• Analyze and interpret data to present actionable findings and improvements.
• Optimize measurement processes for material quality and create automated solutions to reduce manual intervention.

Process Development and Optimization:

• Work with the process development team to integrate material findings into upstream printing processes.
• Contribute to the improvement of advanced machine learning models for process optimization.
• Establish and refine processes for system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Continuous Improvement:

• Strategize and implement plans to enhance system performance and develop scalable, repeatable workflows.
• Drive innovation in materials, machinery, and systems for circular and sustainable production solutions.

The Must-Haves

• 3+ years of practical working experience in 3D design and printing, with consultancy experience as a major plus.
• Strong proficiency with 3D design software (e.g., SolidWorks, Blender) and 3D printing slicer programs (Simplify3D preferred).
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proven ability to design for production, moving designs from concept to scaled manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with FDM/FFF printers and flexible filament printing techniques.
• Technical expertise in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware and software issues.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage data, interpret results, and present key findings.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills to convey design concepts and technical details effectively.

The Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in automation of manufacturing and testing processes.
• Familiarity with advanced materials research and circular production techniques.
• Knowledge of machine learning integration in manufacturing workflows.
• Background in developing procedures to improve material quality and production efficiency.

Pay range: $30/hr-45/hr

Sounds fun, right?

If you identify with Moon's values and would like to contribute to our work, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Moon Creative Lab is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.