3-D Printing Specialists

Experience requirements vary by position. For example, some companies may only require technicians to have an associate’s degree and a small amount of on-the-job experience obtained through an internship or cooperative education opportunity at a 3-D manufacturing company. Engineers, designers, and scientists typically need a bachelor’s degree combined with a 3-D printing–related internship, co-op, or summer job.

Workers in 3-D printing need a variety of skills, including creativity, artistic ability, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. They also must be good at multitasking, have an analytical personality, and be willing to continue to learn throughout their careers.