Location: Remote Timeline: Flexible/Non-urgent Project Overview: I am looking for a Biomedical Engineer or Industrial Designer with experience in Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) to design a custom Cervical-Thoracic Orthosis (CTO) for long-term use. The patient currently wears a rigid commercial brace (Optec CTO) to manage chronic spinal instability and pain. While functional, it is bulky, non-breathable, and aesthetically poor. My goal is to create a Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) version that is: Anatomically Fitted: Based on 3D scans of my torso/neck. Breathable: Utilizing Voronoi patterns or lattice structures to reduce heat/sweat. Low Profile: More discreet than the current "scaffolding" style commercial braces. Modular: Printed in sections to fit a Bambu P1S volume (256×256×256mm). The Workflow (Collaborative): I have a Bambu P1S 3D printer and intermediate CAD knowledge. I will act as the "technician" for this project. Input: I will provide high-quality STL/OBJ scans of the patients upper body (both with and without the current brace) and a "pain map" indicating pressure points to avoid. Iteration: You will provide initial STL files. I will print them in PLA/PETG, test the fit, and provide feedback (e.g., "move mandibular support down 5mm"). Final Output: Once the fit is dialed in, I will have the final files professionally sintered (SLS Nylon PA12). Responsibilities: Convert 3D scan data (mesh) into a workable CAD reference. Design a rigid support structure that restricts flexion, extension, and rotation (similar to Optec standards). Implement topology optimization or lattice structures to reduce weight without sacrificing rigidity. Ensure the design is printable on a consumer FDM printer (minimal supports, correct tolerance for split parts). Ideal Candidate: Background in Biomedical Engineering or Industrial Design (Wearables). Experience designing orthotics, splints, or wearable medical devices. Proficiency in Fusion 360, Rhino (Grasshopper), or nTopology. Understanding of FDM 3D printing constraints (anisotropy, overhangs). To Apply: Please include: Examples of previous work related to wearables, ergonomics, or medical devices. A brief sentence on which software stack you would use for this project (e.g., "I use Rhino for the organic surfacing and Fusion for the mechanical joints"). Your estimated hourly rate or fixed project fee.