3D Printing – Additive Printing Intern

The internship is located in the Technologies Infrastructure Support Unit (TISU) of the Infrastructure and Operations Section (IOS) within the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies (SGITT) at the UNGSC in Valencia, Spain. The Intern supports the 3D Print as a Service (3DPaaS) project, assisting in 3D modeling, printing preparation, scanning, prototyping, website maintenance, project planning, workflow improvement, and sustainability initiatives related to 3D printing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in designing 3D models using CAD/CAM software (e.g.: Autodesk Fusion 360, Shapr3D, Autodesk Meshmixer, Meshlab, etc.).
• Assist in preparing models for printing using slicing software (e.g.: Ultimaker Cura, Chitubox), optimizing files for different technologies (FDM and SLA).
• Support the 3D scanning process using scanning software (scanner-dependent).
• Contribute to prototyping projects for education, research, or community use.
• Maintain the 3D Printing-as-a-Service Website by updating content, performing basic troubleshooting, and supporting platform development.
• Assist in planning 3D Technology Projects by developing project plans, timelines, and resource needs for initiatives such as product development, prototyping, and research support.
• Help evaluate and improve 3D printing workflows by documenting best practices and recommending Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., automation, digital monitoring) for real-world applications.
• Support Plastic Waste Recycling Initiatives by helping process plastic waste into usable 3D Printer filament, tracking materials, and assisting with sustainability outreach.
• Actively engage in preparing subject-related workshops and events to promote 3D printing technologies.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• A field of study closely related to the type of internship applied for is required.
• Must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or similar.
• Be proficient in standard office automation (equipment, scanner, printer, etc.).
• Familiarity with slicing software (e.g.: Ultimaker Cura, Chitubox, etc.) is desirable.
• Ability with 3D modeling of simple shapes using 3D platforms for product design and manufacturing such as Autodesk Fusion 360 is desirable.
• Knowledge of 3D Printing Technology, FDM and SLA methods is desirable.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

Skills

• 3D Printing Technology
• FDM Printing
• SLA Printing
• 3D Modeling
• Autodesk Fusion 360
• Slicing Software
• Ultimaker Cura
• Chitubox
• Prototyping
• 3D Printing Preparation
• Project Planning
• Workflow Improvement
• Website Maintenance
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Office Automation Software
• Scanner Operation
• Printer Operation

Languages

English, French, Spanish