Junior Lab Technician, Fab Lab - IE School of Architecture and Design
IE University
Posted: May 20, 2026
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Join our team as a Junior Lab Technician in our Fab Lab at the IE School of Architecture and Design in Madrid, Spain. You will assist students and faculty with their projects and help run the lab efficiently. This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule of Monday to Friday.
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Job Description
Overview:
Join Our Team at the Fab Lab IE University!
Location: IE Tower Campus (Madrid)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, full-time
Are you passionate about fabrication and working in creative and innovative environments?
At IE School of Architecture and Design, we are looking for a Junior Lab Technician to join
our Fab Lab team and help us continue fostering creativity and hands-on learning through
analog and digital fabrication.
What will you be doing?
You will play a key role in the daily operations of the Fab Lab, assisting students and faculty
with their projects, ensuring the lab runs smoothly, and contributing to design and
fabrication initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Your main responsibilities will include:
Supporting the management of the Fab Lab, working alongside the Senior Lab
Technician on equipment maintenance, material and consumable management,
keeping the space organized and clean, budgeting, and warehouse management.
Assisting and supervising students and faculty, guiding them in the proper use of
machines and tools.
Participating in academic and collaborative projects, applying knowledge in both
digital and analog design and fabrication.
Organizing and leading workshops, helping the school community develop new
skills.
Implementing and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and occupational
risk prevention, maintaining a safe and efficient workspace
Qualifications:
What are we looking for?
We’d love to have you on our team if you have:
Experience in digital fabrication, including techniques such as laser cutting, 3D
printing (FDM, LDM, SLA), CNC milling, vinyl cutting, robotic arms, and more.
Knowledge and experience in woodworking, including the use of tools and
machines.
Skills in digital design, with experience in 2D and 3D software such as AutoCAD,
Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, etc.
Education in digital fabrication, model-making, design, or architecture will be
positively valued.
Fluency in spoken and written English, essential for working in our multicultural
environment.
A team-oriented mindset, eagerness to learn, and a proactive, collaborative
attitude