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Additive Manufacturing Technician

On-site in Elche·Added 1 month ago

PLD Space

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Elche
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

Additive Manufacturing

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous experience in Additive Manufacturing with industrial equipment (metal AM preferred).
Technical skills to solve problems and perform equipment maintenance.
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with the team.
Ability to learn.
Attention to detail and focus on quality.
Experience working in a workshop environment.
Proficiency in production management software and work orders.
Proficiency in MS Office tools.

Nice to have

Master's degree in Professional Training in Additive Manufacturing
Previous experience of more than 2 years working with metal 3D printers.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Physiotherapy within our facilities
50% discount on your health insurance
You can add your family members to the health insurance at a competitive price.
Healthy snacks and fresh fruit
We foster practical learning
We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork
23 vacation days + December 24th and 31st off
Daycare
Restaurant tickets
Transportation
Education

The role

What you'll do

As an Additive Manufacturing Technician, your main mission within the department will be to prepare and set up the different industrial equipment for producing components using metal Additive Manufacturing. You will also monitor the manufacturing processes and the initial post-processing of the produced components.

Operate and maintain metal Additive Manufacturing equipment and other auxiliary equipment.
Execute manufacturing orders to produce components.
Supervise the equipment during operation and resolve errors and incidents that may occur during the manufacturing of components.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and auxiliary equipment.
Document processes and results rigorously, generating reports on production and equipment performance.
Collaborate with the engineering team for the continuous improvement of component design and manufacturing processes.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment, complying with health and safety regulations.
Attention to detail and maintaining high-quality standards in component manufacturing.

About PLD Space

PLD Space is a Spanish aerospace company specializing in the development of reusable rocket launch systems. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its Miura 1 suborbital launch vehicle and the upcoming Miura 5 orbital rocket, positioning itself as a key player in the European small satellite launch market. With a team of over 200 engineers and technicians, PLD Space is one of the few private companies in Europe developing its own launch vehicles.

PLD Space operates from its headquarters in Elche, Spain, with additional facilities in Teruel and Huelva. The company is expanding its workforce and actively recruits international talent, offering opportunities in engineering, aerospace, and manufacturing. Its work culture is fast-paced and innovation-driven, making it an attractive destination for professionals looking to contribute to Europe's growing space industry.

Industry: Aerospace
Founded: 2011
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Elche, Spain
In Spain: Elche, Teruel, Huelva
Website: pldspace.com

Good to know if you are moving

PLD Space is headquartered in Elche, a city in the Valencia region, offering a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
The company is a pioneer in European private spaceflight, having launched the first private suborbital rocket in Europe.
International hires can expect to work in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge rocket technology.
Spain offers a favorable climate and lifestyle, with Elche being close to the Mediterranean coast.
The company is actively expanding its team, with open positions in engineering, manufacturing, and testing.

In their own words

About the company & team

PLD Space is an international company whose mission is to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Based in Elche and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch vehicle sector. Its MIURA family of launch vehicles and its LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.

PLD Space has more than 188,000 m² of technical facilities in Elche, Teruel, Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), allowing it to offer complete satellite and other payload launch services to space.

Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and reliable access to space for satellites at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer the best launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, and national and international government agencies.