3D Printing Technician

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, Netherlands

Job Family Group:

Technical Support Jobs

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

April 6, 2023

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

The 3D Printing Technician plays an important role within research for Shell especially within the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA). To provide high-quality service to research departments and operational locations within or outside ETCA, it is required that a 3D Printing Technician is strong in creating innovative technical solutions by designing and engineering applications, equipment and parts.

The demand for additive manufacturing is growing. With the fast pace of this quickly developing and changing technique, it is key to have knowledge and expertise of the latest technologies. You will be exposed to a wide range and type of projects for research and development across Shell, typically in the areas of parts replacement and novel applications. Furthermore, the job plays an active role in designing and fabricating 3D printed products in a wide range of materials.

Where you fit in

As 3D Printing Technician, you will be part of the Mechanical Workshop and 3D Printing Center of Excellence team at ETCA. In this role you will be working closely with customers and researchers of ETCA and other global operational locations within Shell.

You will be working in a world class facility, with a state of the art workshop at an attractive location with skilled resources with good links to different innovation networks and external suppliers. The 3D Printing workshop is equipped with several metal 3D Printers, industrial polymer 3D Printers and laboratory sized prototyping 3D Printers. You will be the to-go-to person related to additive manufacturing questions and are knowledgeable of the latest developments in the technology.

What’s the role?

You will be responsible for the end-to-end process in additive manufacturing. This starts with understanding the needs of the customer, developing, and iterating designs, preparing the machines and print jobs as well as the actual printing of the job. This also includes post-processing and shipping the parts. You will be active in projects and will advise customers fulfilling their needs.

In the role you will:


Control and operate the whole value chain for 3D printing, delivering a full end-to-end service on 3D printing jobs:

Reversed engineering of a wide variety of parts
Operating and maintaining metal/plastic state-of-the-art 3D printers and its peripherals
Developing complex 3D CAD models and preparing print jobs
Post-processing of additive manufactured parts

Being responsible for quality control and quality assurance of 3D printed parts by following and initiating standard operating procedures and generating inspection reports
Hands-on troubleshooting when there are print quality issues or technical issues with machines
Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders
Deliver instruction, explanation, supervision, and commissioning of the work delivered
Play an active role in maintenance and modernization of the workshop equipment, including stakeholder management with external suppliers
Sharing findings within the field of 3D printing internally and externally
Actively participating in Agile ways of working


What we need from you


You need to have at least a Mechanical Engineer/Mechatronics/Product Design Engineer/ Research Instrument Maker (MBO or HBO level)
Exposure in the field of additive manufacturing including familiarity with operation of major brands of 3D Printers in the market
Experienced in 3D designing with Siemens NX or similar
Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of techniques in 3D Printing and other fabrication methods in the instrument maker field and know how to use them in your designs
Knowledge on existing international standards in additive manufacturing
Written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English
You need to have a creative an innovative mindset
Customer focus and service-oriented
Entrepreneur who delivers results
Learning mindset, natural curiosity, and passion for continuous improvement
A flexible approach and collaborative mindset


If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone applies when they don’t feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.

Company Description

Shell Nederland BV is a platform for international collaboration, with Shell offering direct employment to around ten thousand people in the Netherlands alone, including roughly 2,800 non-Dutch employees from around 80 countries. Diversity is key at Shell Nederland, and our employees reflect the innovation that stems from a diverse workforce. By joining Shell Nederland, you will benefit from an unrivalled industry-leading development programme that will see you tap into a pool of expert knowledge that will help propel your career. Shell Nederland is the holding company of most Shell companies operating in the Netherlands. Shell Nederland also has an advisory and coordinating role in numerous areas.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.


We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.


A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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