(VOLUNTEER) Technical Project Mentor

Company Description Universal Limbs provides free, customized 3D-printed upper-limb prosthetic care and rehabilitation to individuals affected by conflict, aiming to make high-quality support accessible where it is often limited or fragmented. The organization focuses on improving the entire care pathway so that users can receive consistent, coordinated assistance from fitting to ongoing rehabilitation. Its three core services—prosthetics, psychosocial support, and physical therapy—are closely integrated to address both physical and emotional needs. Service design is driven by continuous user feedback, ensuring that solutions are practical, culturally sensitive, and responsive to the lived experiences of the people served.
Role Description Universal Limbs Foundation is collaborating with a university in Brazil on 3D-printed prosthetics — including our prosthetic hand — and we need a mentor to guide the student team. The (VOLUNTEER) Technical Project Mentor is a full-time remote role that supports technical teams working on 3D-printed prosthetic solutions
I this role, the mentor provides guidance on project scoping, technical design reviews, prototyping processes, and documentation standards to help teams deliver safe and effective solutions.
The mentor collaborates with engineers, clinicians, and program staff. Day-to-day work includes mentoring team members, offering feedback on project plans and timelines, ensuring adherence to best practices in engineering and product development, The role also involves participating in remote meetings consistenly and be punctual , coordinating across time zones, and maintaining clear communication with project stakeholders.
Qualifications
Solid technical background in engineering, product development, or related fields, with experience in hardware, medical devices, or prosthetics preferred.
Experience mentoring or leading technical teams, including guiding project planning, design reviews, and iterative development processes
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including non-technical team members and field partners.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including remote collaboration, documentation, and coordination across multiple projects.
Familiarity with 3D printing technologies, CAD tools, or rapid prototyping methods is an asset.
Join regular meetings (bi-weekly to monthly)
Prior experience in global health, humanitarian work, or non-profit settings is beneficial.
Must haves :
Based in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Bilingual in English and Portuguese — a strong communicator, you'll pass information back and forth between our teams
Background in mechatronics, mechanical, or electrical engineering (3D printing/CAD)
it’s a busy project for 2 years - we want someone that has capacity

Work arrangement
Yes