3d Printing Operations Engineer

Your Role and Goals

Key Responsibilities

• Student-facing support and coaching for the broad student community who use and need the Printshop support for prototyping their course work, theses and other project
• Operate and maintain 3D printers and laser cutters, oversee related tools, and ensure workshop services run smoothly.
• Act as the senior staff member for the Printshop, coordinating and training staff (including Teaching Assistants), and advising the broader Aalto community in prototyping and manufacturing methods.
• Provide expert guidance in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), helping users troubleshoot file preparation, printer settings, and post-processing of finished parts.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to integrate workshop technologies into coursework and hands-on learning experiences.
• Develop Design Factory services, inventory, and protocols to advance Aalto DF’s additive manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and well-maintained workshop environment in the DF labs, including stock management and upkeep of tools.
• Communicate the workshop’s expertise to users, facilitate lectures or workshops, and present best practices for using Printshop technologies.
• Participate in Design Factory joint operations and development, collaborating with workshop staff, teachers, researchers and other stakeholders

Your Experience and Skills

• Expertise in additive manufacturing (FDM and SLS 3D printing), laser cutting, and a wide range of prototyping and fabrication tools. Expertise in digital prototyping, AR, VR and AI are considered a benefit, as we are looking to develop our prototyping support further in these areas.
• Proven experience supporting and training others - especially within educational or multidisciplinary settings. Experience in interacting with students - listening, advising, encouraging, and assisting them is considered a benefit.
• Strong background in CAD software and translating user needs into manufacturable designs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to supervise team members and coordinate workshop activities.
• Willingness, readiness, and ability to continuously learn new skills and the capacity to proactively identify opportunities for improvement in workshop services, workflows, and facilities.
• An academic background or extensive practical experience in an artisanal, engineering, or creative technical field.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, with fluency in Finnish and Swedish considered a benefit
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

What We Offer

• An impactful role where you shape the future of prototyping and manufacturing at Aalto DF.
• A collaborative, innovative, and international community that values professional growth, creativity, and the exchange of ideas.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and participation in leading-edge education and research projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including occupational health care and sports programs.
• Flexible, modern working culture supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Ready to join us?

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