Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot 3D printers and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve printing problems, including warping, bed adhesion failure, layer separation, extrusion inconsistencies, and dimensional inaccuracies
• Develop, test, optimize, and document slicer profiles for different engineering materials
• Manage filament drying, storage, handling, and material traceability.
• Perform preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs, and manage essential spare parts.
• Monitor print jobs, inspect completed components, and ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Investigate print failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of print jobs, material consumption, machine downtime, maintenance, and production performance.
• Collaborate with product designers to improve component manufacturability and printing efficiency.
• Develop standard operating procedures and continuously improve printing reliability, quality, and productivity.

Requirements:

• A degree  in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechatronics, materials engineering, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with exceptional practical experience may also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of hands-on experience in FDM/FFF 3D printing or additive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of 3D printer operation, maintenance, calibration, and fault diagnosis
• Proficiency in slicing software and print parameter optimization
• Practical understanding of engineering materials, including nylon, carbon-fibre-reinforced filaments, polypropylene, PETG, and TPU.
• Knowledge of filament moisture management, thermal warping, bed adhesion, layer bonding, and dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to conduct systematic troubleshooting, controlled experiments, and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with CAD software, technical drawings, and quality control procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of technical challenges, and deliver measurable improvements.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with enclosed FDM printers, engineering-grade polymers, functional load-bearing components, printer firmware, and mechanical or electrical diagnostics will be an advantage.
• Experience in prosthetics, orthotics, medical device manufacturing, or other precision engineering environments is desirable.

Performance Expectations:

• The successful candidate will be expected to improve print success rates, minimize avoidable material wastage and machine downtime,
• Maintain equipment in good working condition, document production processes, and establish reliable printing profiles for approved materials and components.