We are seeking an experienced 3D Printing Technician to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting, training, and installing 3D printers across the UK & Ireland. They will work closely with our engineering and sales teams to provide technical support for our 3D printing products and services.

Job description

As a Technical Engineer at Solid Print3D, you will be working within our Technical Team in a full-time role. You will have the opportunity to get hands on with modern manufacturing technologies both in our office and on customer site.

The position requires you to:

Understand, solve and present solutions to engineering Additive Manufacturing related challenges Provide excellent training and support to new and advanced 3D printer users Work with existing customers to help achieve effective systems deployment Work across various industries whilst continually developing advanced and varied 3D Printing skills Assisting with servicing and maintenance of machines To work independently and as part of a team Learn different aspects of the business from technical support to logistics, to customer demonstrations and sales Be willing to travel to customer sites across the UK. This may also include visits abroad

Requirements for this position

At least 1 year of experience in 3D printing, engineering or a related field (we will consider placement students) Familiarity with a variety of 3D printing technologies and equipment Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Design or a related field Experience with CAD software and 3D modelling Familiarity with industrial 3D printing applications Previous experience in electrical systems, installations, or maintenance Experience providing technical support or training to customers

Salary

£24,000 – £28,000 based on experience

Benefits

Generous Car allowance Regular social events Car Purchase scheme Cycle to Work scheme Annual Ski trip Christmas bonus Health care Hybrid working Optional flexible working

About Solid Print3D

Solid Print are a rapidly growing business, specialising in 3D printing, 3D Scanning & Desktop Manufacturing products. “The global Additive Manufacturing (also commonly referred to as 3D Printing) market in 2021 was valued at US$13.92 billion. The market is expected to reach US$44.03 billion by 2027.”

From automotive parts to medical devices; from engineering prototypes and end-use applications to jewellery, TV and film props and much more, the breadth of applications for 3D printing make this industry very exciting to be part of! Our clients reflect this, ranging from Microsoft to Natural History Museum, from Ministry of Defence to Aston Martin and many more in between!

We are part of a $400m group of companies called TriMech, however we are a small 17-person team, and you will have the chance to make a real difference to the output of the business. We encourage creativity and allow you to take ownership of your tasks and progress your skills at your own pace.

So far we’re proud to have planted more than 70,000 trees as part of our sustainability partnership with Ecologi who support projects across the world & fund the world’s best climate crisis solutions.

Example clients we work with:

Ministry of Defence

Microsoft

Apple

Unilever

Natural History Museum

Oxford University

Madame Tussauds

JLR

Aston Martin

Dyson

Pfizer

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to work with cutting-edge 3D printing technology, please apply with your CV and cover letter.