Senior Specialist, Machining Center

Ceermotors; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Riyadh is looking for a Senior Specialist to operate and maintain advanced 3D printing systems. This role involves managing the development and optimization of printing processes, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with various teams on projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in additive manufacturing and a solid understanding of CAD/CAM software, particularly Siemens NX. This position offers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge prototype part manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience operating industrial metal 3D printers.
• Proven experience in additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate 3D printing machines including metal and composite printers.
• Prepare, slice, and optimize build files using CAD and slicing software.
• Monitor and control all machine operation aspects.
• Conduct part inspection, calibration, and post-processing.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate to improve print strategies and build orientation.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance according to ATEX standards.
• Manage material inventory and support material selection.
• Manage turnkey jobs and projects with internal customers.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of CAD/CAM software

Knowledge of additive manufacturing software

Experience with electromechanical systems

Experience in post-processing operations

Experience with CNC and conventional machining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

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Senior Specialist, Machining Center

Prototype Shop Center

Job Purpose

To operate and maintain both composite and metal 3D printer systems to support prototype part manufacturing and advanced research projects. This includes developing and implementing process controls to ensure quality, supporting material development and optimization activities, and managing project planning.

Key Functional Responsibilities

• Operate 3D printing machines, including both metal and composite printers of different technologies.
• Prepare, slice, and optimize build files using CAD and slicing software (preferably Siemens NX, 3Dxpert).
• Monitor and control all aspects of machine operation and associated activities.
• Conduct part inspection, calibration, and post-processing (de-powdering, heat treatments).
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with other teams and process engineers to improve print strategies, build orientation, and support generation.
• Optimize process parameters for improved performance.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance according to ATEX standards.
• Manage material inventory and support material selection based on customer requirements.
• Manage turnkey jobs and projects—working with internal customers to plan, develop, and execute jobs that meet requirements.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institute (preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience operating industrial metal 3D printers.
• Proven experience in additive manufacturing.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of CAD/CAM software (preferably Siemens NX).
• Knowledge and experience with additive manufacturing software, technologies, and techniques.
• Experience with electromechanical systems, including drives, actuators, and motion control.
• Experience in post-processing operations.
• Experience with CNC and conventional machining (a plus).