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Formlabs

FN - 3D Printing Floor Team Lead

Billerica, MA

$18 - $23.25/hr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

Three Point Solutions

Design Technician

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Experience with multiple 3D printing technologies and materials (setup, operation, troubleshooting, post-processing) * CAD expertise (e.g., SolidWorks) * Strong mechanical aptitude * Experience ...

Formlabs

Senior 3D Print Optimization Engineer

Boston, MA

$113K - $155K/yr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype ...

Formlabs

Senior 3D Print Optimization Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype ...

Formlabs

FN - 3D Printing Floor Team Lead

Billerica, MA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide ... Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before. We're ...

Formlabs

Senior 3D Print Optimization Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$114K - $156K/yr

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype ...

Formlabs

3D Print Optimization Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype ...

Formlabs

3D Print Optimization Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype ...

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How much do 3d printing design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d printing design in the United States is $26.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $34.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3D Printing Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 3D Printing Designer, you need strong proficiency in CAD software, a solid understanding of design principles, and knowledge of additive manufacturing processes, often supported by a degree in engineering or industrial design. Familiarity with tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and slicing software, as well as experience with different 3D printers and relevant certifications, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving are standout soft skills in this field. These skills ensure the creation of functional, manufacturable, and innovative designs suited for diverse applications in a rapidly evolving industry.

What are some common challenges faced by 3D Printing Designers during the prototyping phase?

3D Printing Designers often encounter challenges such as ensuring the design is optimized for printability, managing material constraints, and troubleshooting print failures. It's essential to balance creativity with technical limitations, including printer resolution and support structure requirements. Collaborating closely with engineers and production teams helps address these issues and refine prototypes efficiently, ensuring the final design is both functional and manufacturable.

What is 3D printing design?

3D printing design involves creating digital models that can be manufactured using a 3D printer. Designers use specialized software to build, modify, and optimize objects for printing, ensuring they have the correct dimensions, structure, and functionality. The process requires knowledge of both design principles and the technical limitations of 3D printing technology. Good 3D printing design helps produce durable, accurate, and functional objects efficiently.
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GBCC Non-Credit Instructor - SolidWorks and 3D Printing

GBCC Non-Credit Instructor - SolidWorks and 3D Printing

Community College System of New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Instructor — SolidWorks and 3D Printing

Great Bay Community College, Business & Training Center

Position Type: Contract faculty Credits: Non-credit Reports To: Director of Workforce Development

Instructor — SolidWorks and 3D Printing

Great Bay Community College, Business & Training Center

Position Type: Contract faculty Credits: Non-credit Reports To: Director of Workforce Development

CCSNH has established employer status within the New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). In compliance with CCSNH policies and state regulations, eligibility for employment within CCSNH and its institutions requires residency within a New England state.

Position Summary

Great Bay Community College seeks a qualified instructor to teach three non-credit courses: NCBM 105-Part Design in Solidworks; NCBM 106-Assemblies in Solidworks; NCBM107-Design Communication in Solidworks that provide a comprehensive introduction to SolidWorks CAD software for engineering, product design, and manufacturing applications. The instructor will guide students through 3D modeling, part design, assembly creation, technical drawing, and design-for-manufacturing principles, preparing them for careers in automated manufacturing, engineering design, and related fields.

Scope of Work

The instructor will be responsible for:

  • Delivering instruction across all course topics, including:
    • SolidWorks interface, tools, and workflows
    • Sketching fundamentals (lines, circles, arcs, splines) and applying constraints/dimensions
    • 3D part modeling (extrusion, revolution, lofting, adding/subtracting material)
    • Advanced part modeling and design intent in parametric modeling
    • Assembly modeling, component relationships, and mates
    • 2D technical drawing generation with correct views, dimensions, and annotations
    • Exploded views and assembly instructions for manufacturing
    • Introductory rendering, animation, and motion analysis
    • Basic tolerances and fits in mechanical design
    • Use of SolidWorks design libraries and templates
    • File export for 3D printing, CNC machining, and other manufacturing processes
  • Planning and leading a blend of lecture/discussion and hands-on lab activities (2 theory hours + 3 lab hours weekly)
  • Designing and facilitating project-based assignments and design review sessions
  • Developing and administering reading activities with quizzes, lab reports, and (optionally) practical exams
  • Providing timely, constructive feedback on student design work
  • Evaluating student progress against the 15 stated course objectives (e.g., sketching mastery, assembly creation, design intent, tolerances/fits, file export for manufacturing)
  • Maintaining course records, grades, and attendance in accordance with college policy
  • Ensuring lab safety procedures are followed, particularly where 3D printers or shop equipment are used

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Design, Drafting, or a closely related field (Bachelor's degree preferred)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modeling, assembly design, and 2D drawing creation
  • Professional experience applying CAD/SolidWorks in an engineering, manufacturing, product design, or drafting setting
  • Working knowledge of 3D printing technologies and design-for-additive-manufacturing principles
  • Ability to teach both foundational and intermediate CAD concepts to students with little to no prior experience
  • Strong communication and classroom/lab facilitation skills
  • Prior teaching, training, or mentoring experience preferred (college-level instruction a plus)
  • SolidWorks certification (e.g., CSWA, CSWP) preferred but not required

Application Process

  1. Submit an application online including:
    • Cover letter describing relevant SolidWorks/CAD and teaching or training experience
    • Current resume or CV
    • Contact information for two to three professional references
    • Optional: portfolio or samples of CAD/design work (models, drawings, or projects)

Great Bay Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor is strictly prohibited. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a requisite background check.