The Manchester Metropolitan University
Technical Officer AI in Manufacturing

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Additive Manufacturing and Hydrogen Technologies Technical Team at Manchester Metropolitan University as a Technical Officer AI in Manufacturing
Based at the PrintCity facilities, this is an exciting opportunity to use your specialist skills to support the research, teaching and industrial partners projects taking place in Manchester Metropolitan University.
About The Role
As a Technical Officer, you will:
- Support the PrintCity Artificial Intelligence Specialist to apply AI solutions to product development and manufacturing within industry on the Challenge AI project.
- Work independently in your specialist area, taking responsibility for a designated workspace and the provision of an excellent service.
- Be responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and general maintenance of specialist equipment in your area.
- Devise innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
- Train service users in the use of specialist equipment and software.
- Work with the Project team to support the testing and validation of AI solutions.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- Ability to operate a range of lab/workshop equipment safely and to a high standard, including skills in the use of CAD, a variety of 3D printing and 3D scanning and associated software.
- Ability to apply AI for 3D scanning and post processing of scan data.
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, PHP, MySQL, etc) and API development (RESTful, GraphQL, etc).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
- Excellent technical skills in your specialist area and be flexible and capable of learning new techniques/applying your skills to different applications to support service users and technical colleagues.
- Have the ability to work under your own initiative and demonstrate a willingness to support technical colleagues.
- Be willing to get hands-on with the equipment and problem solve
- The ability to work under pressure and juggle competing priorities effectively.
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About Our Team
You will be part of a large and diverse Technical Team that works in specialist laboratories, workshops, studios and IT facilities. Our technical team play a key role supporting, guiding, and advising across our university, from sciences, engineering, art, design and technology through to sports, ceramics, nursing and physiotherapy.
We offer a creative working environment that inspires our staff to fulfil their potential and offer training to further develop your skills and expertise.
How To Apply
Please upload a cover letter and your CV detailing how you meet the essential criteria in the attached Job Description.
If you would like more information about this post, please get in touch with Dr Tiziana Denaro at t.denaro@mmu.ac.uk.


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Further Information
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.
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