Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The 3D Printing System Maintenance Certificate is designed for students seeking employment as field service technicians for additive manufacturing machines. These technicians will install new 3D printers, provide phone support to customers, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, and provide routine maintenance for 3D printing equipment. Generally, the technician will be sent to a customer site to complete the work.
Award Outcomes
Create solid models.
Build prototypes using additive manufacturing.
Investigate 3D printing material.
Solve problems with mechanical systems in 3D printers.
Solve problems with electrical systems in 3D printers.
Career Opportunities
A graduate with this certificate would be employed at 3D printing sales offices or at manufacturing firms that have many 3D printers. Additionally, graduates may be employed at a 3D printer manufacturer doing assembly of mechanical and electrical systems. Job titles for this area include field service technician, sales support, customer support engineer, and production assembler.