3D Printing Job Market Trends in 2021

The growing adoption of additive manufacturing is accompanied by more frequent and increased recruitment policies, as companies seek to strengthen their teams to go even further. But finding the right fit is not always easy, especially in a market that calls for knowledge and skills that have not always already been acquired by job-seekers. Most companies find that the lack of knowledge in 3D printing is a real barrier to its adoption. However, the sector is constantly looking for new profiles and our Job Board is the proof. In 2021, more than 430 job offers were published on our different sites (except Italian), which is 30% more than in 2020.

In order to take stock of the current job market in additive manufacturing, and to try to understand what the main trends are in the sector, we took a closer look at these job offers. It is clear that companies specializing in 3D printing (3D equipment manufacturers, distributors, services, etc.) continue to invest, especially in more technical profiles. Industrial groups are not left behind, proof that additive manufacturing is integrated into their manufacturing processes. Let’s take a look at the main recruitment opportunities in additive manufacturing in 2021!

Long-Term Contracts in Demand

Not surprisingly, the majority of companies are looking for long-term contracts. Looking to the long term, companies have posted nearly 350 such job openings on the 3Dnatives Job Board. By looking to the future, 3D printing players are demonstrating their confidence in the technology and its growth. And when you look at the market as a whole, these facts are confirmed. This year, like Desktop Metal which has multiplied its acquisitions, several companies have started or continued their expansion.