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AlignTech R&D Engineer III 3D Printing 
United States, California, San Jose 
82683219

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Align Technology is the industry leader and innovator in medical devices which focuses on revolutionizing the digital dental and orthodontic industry. Align Technology is looking for anR&D Engineer III, 3D Printingfor our San Jose, CA office. This exciting new role would be part of a culture that is helping to improve lives every day through digital dentistry.

The
R&D Engineer III, 3D Printing
Research & Development
Employment Type
Full Time
US-California-San Jose
Workplace type
$109,600 - $150,700 / year
Role expectations
  • Lead product development projects and research projects until product launch.
  • Leverage 3D technologies, software-platforms, and biomechanical principles to incorporate novel solutions into design for orthodontic devices.
  • Design and evaluate product prototypes with biomechanical test models and experimentation.
  • Create testing plans to cover efficacy, reliability, verification, and validation.
  • Connect product outcomes back to the inputs and outputs of advanced 3D manufacturing processes.
  • Define procedures to evaluate real-world product performance and conduct bench top testing in accordance with FDA/ISO guidelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to supplement functional performance testing with metrological analysis and/or material characterization.
  • Coordinate the materials involved in experimental testing in the product development lifecycle.
  • Organize and investigate root cause analysis on complex data sets.
  • Utilize statistical tools to formulate, test, and interpret hypotheses.
  • Communicate project status and present findings to all levels of stakeholders.
  • Drive internal/external stakeholders’ feedback into the next waves of product development.
  • General engineering support in R&D.
What we're looking for
  • B.S, M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degrees/equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development.
  • Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping processes for product design and development.
  • Theoretical and experimental background in structural mechanics and/or biomechanics.
  • Experience with 3D modeling using CAD software, Solidworks preferred.
  • Experience with scripting/programming.
  • Experience with finite element analysis.
  • Experience in medical device industry.
  • Experience in orthodontics and/or dental industry.
  • Ability to generate creative solutions and iteratively evaluate concepts, designs, or methods.
  • Comfort with test method development and documentation best practices in regulated industries.
  • Experience with metrological tools and outputs, for example, computed tomography, microscopy, etc.
  • Experience with mechanical or biomechanical equipment and/or material characterization techniques.
  • Experience with experimental statistical analysis.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, collaboration skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills.
Pay Transparency
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
  • Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
  • Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
  • Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
  • Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.