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3D Printing Specialist

Engineering & Industry

3D printing specialists (additive manufacturing) operate and optimise industrial 3D printing processes such as SLS, SLA, FDM and metal 3D printing. They prepare CAD data, select suitable materials, calibrate machines and carry out quality controls. They work in prototype development, medical technology, aerospace and jewellery manufacturing.

Entry
~CHF 70'000
CHF 5'833/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 88'000
CHF 7'333/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 115'000
CHF 9'583/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration48 months

Your path to 3D Printing Specialist

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 70'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics6/10
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🔬 Science7/10
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💻 IT8/10
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🔧 Manual4/10
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🎨 Artistic4/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity5/10
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🤝 Social Contact5/10
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💪 Physical Demands4/10
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📈 Career Growth6/10
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🔮 Future Outlook8/10
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🔥 Demand (current)6/10
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AI Risk5/10
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