Technical Trainer

Bakker & Partners i s currently recruiting a Technical Trainer for our client 3D Systems , a global pioneer in industrial 3D printing.

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative technology company at the forefront of industrial 3D printing , supporting customers across sectors such as healthcare, aerospace, defense, and high-tech manufacturing.

The position is based in Leuven (Belgium) , where 3D Systems hosts an important technology and manufacturing hub for Direct Metal Printing (DMP) solutions.

Your role:

As Technical Trainer , you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality training programs for customers, partners, and internal technical teams using industrial 3D metal printing systems. The role combines developing training materials, delivering training (on site & online) and coordination, administration and digitalisation.

You will join a small, global training team and collaborate closely with experts from R&D, field service, and technical support.

Your main tasks & responsibilities:

• Develop and update training programs, including presentations, manuals, and assessments for online and classroom courses.
• Deliver technical trainings in both classroom settings and hands-on lab environments.
• Demonstrate complex technical procedures and guide participants through practical, hands-on exercises.
• Handle all training-related administration, including tracking certifications and preparing reports.
• Administers written or online tests and certification exams.
• Collaborate with internal departments (mostly R&D) to follow new product developments and translate new product information and technical documentation into effective training materials.
• Travel internationally (approximately 15–25%) to deliver on-site training, primarily in Europe and Asia, with occasional travel to other regions.
• You contribute to initiatives aimed at further improving training offering and delivery, such as digitalization, new training methods, and process improvements.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (preferably electromechanics), or equal through experience.
• At least three years of experience in a knowledge-transfer role, such as technical training, technical support, or field service for complex machinery.
• Experience in high regulated industries is a plus.
• Strong, proven hands-on technical skills to demonstrate and explain technical procedures).
• Ability to understand complex technical concepts and explain them clearly, patiently, and effectively to a diverse audience.
• Willing to travel 15-25% of your time internationally and work on projects across various industries.
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch or French is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment with schedule flexibility.
• Experience with modern training methods (AR/VR), virtual classroom tools, video creation and editing, and online training content management is a strong plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Our Offer:

• You will have the exiting opportunity to join a dynamic team at a global leader in additive manufacturing.
• You will work with state-of-the-art technology that serves critical and demanding industries.
• The role offers significant exposure to a diverse, multicultural environment and provides career development opportunities within a growing global company.
• 3D Systems offers an attractive salary package, including a company car and other benefits.

Interested?

This search is exclusively managed by Bakker & Partners. Please apply via Linkedin or reach out to Evi Schellekens, via Evi.Schellekens@bakker.be.