Fabrication Expert (m/f/d) — 50%
Aachen, Germany
Innovation Lab Willowprint
Fabrication Expert (m/f/d) — 50% Position
Bio-based Extrusion & Large-Scale 3D Printing | Aachen, Germany | Sustainable Tech Start-up
We are building the next generation of sustainable manufacturing technologies for the construction and design industry — large-format 3D printing with bio-based materials, scalable and suitable for industrial use.
We are looking for a hands-on fabrication expert to join our team and keep our robotic extrusion system running. This is a practical, technically focused role at the heart of our production setup.
Your tasks
– Translate digital models into print-ready files and fabrication workflows
– Operate and maintain our robotic printing and extrusion setup'
– Support Willowpaste material testing and extrusion runs
– Document process parameters and print results systematically
Your profile
– Master's degree in Architecture, Design, or a related discipline
– Hands-on experience with 3D printing or digital fabrication
– Knowledge of robotic fabrication is a plus
– Rhino/Grasshopper knowledge is a plus
– Design sensibility and interest in material-driven production processes
– Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment
We offer
– Direct hands-on experience with a unique bio-based robotic fabrication system
– A role at the intersection of design research and startup practice
– Short decision-making paths and close collaboration with a small, committed team
Send us your CV and a link to your portfolio or fabrication work samples to hello@willowprint.eu(please do not attach files larger than 3mb)
Subject line: FAB26004 | Deadline: 1 June 2026