Manufacturing & Offsite Production
3D Printing Engineer
A 3D Printing Engineer, also known as a 3DCP (3D Concrete Printing) Engineer, designs, operates and optimises 3D printing technologies for use in modern construction, enabling faster, sustainable and more precise building solutions.
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Role overview
Job Title
3D Printing EngineerJob Family
Manufacturing & Offsite ProductionPurpose Of The Role
The 3D Printing Engineer designs, operates and optimises 3D printing technologies for use in modern construction, enabling faster, sustainable and more precise building solutions.
Role In MMC
3D Printing Engineers are central to the digital transformation of the construction industry. Using large-scale additive manufacturing, they help produce complex structural elements and even entire buildings offsite or onsite. Their role accelerates delivery, reduces material waste, and opens new possibilities for sustainable and bespoke design in MMC.
Knowledge & Skills
The area of Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Digital & Technology
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Hardware Setup and Maintenance
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Safety & Compliance
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Sustainable Construction
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Design & Planning
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Precision Engineering
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Innovation & Creative Thinking
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Analytical Skills
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Teamwork
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Communication & Collaboration
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing, prototyping, or digital fabrication.
- Experience in architecture, product design, mechanical or civil engineering.
Education
- NFQ Level 6–8 in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Digital Construction, or Additive Manufacturing.
- Degree or higher diploma in Construction Technology with emphasis on digital processes.
Training & Certifications
- Short courses in digital fabrication or parametric design.
- On-the-job learning within a modern offsite or digital construction environment.
- Safe Pass card or SOLAS Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
- BIM & CAD Software Certifications (e.g., Revit, Rhino, Fusion 360).
- Certified Additive Manufacturing training, such as courses offered by Future Cast.
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