Join a team that is changing millions of lives.
changing lives.
, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Ourteams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
As a Hardware Engineer, you will take a critical role in exploring new technology for future products and features. You will become part of a team, developing from concepts, through prototyping, and into mass-production. The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. Our ideal candidate has strong electrical engineering fundamentals, specializing in analog and digital circuit design with expertise in signal processing.
In this role, you will…
- Design, develop, and test hardware components including processors, circuit boards, memory devices, and wireless communications.
- Design and simulate analog and digital circuits for various subsystems and modules. Perform Circuit analysis, including noise analysis, signal integrity, and power consumption.
- Apply advanced signal processing techniques to design and optimize algorithms for real-time data acquisition, filtering, and conditioning on embedded platforms.
- Design schematics, direct board layouts, and ensure optimal signal integrity and performance. Prototype and debug hardware designs, iterating as necessary to achieve design goals.
- Develop test plans and procedures for hardware verification and validation. Conduct thorough testing and analysis to ensure designs meet specifications and performance requirements.
- Conduct performance and diagnostic testing of hardware components and systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, system engineers, and product manager to integrate hardware designs into overall system architecture, manage tradeoffs, and drive resolution of technical issues.
- Support product manufacturing, including debugging issues during production and providing technical guidance.
- Create detailed specifications, test results, and design changes.
- Ensure safety standards are met, and the hardware is as robust and reliable as possible.
- Maintain knowledge of current technological advances and trends in the field of hardware development.
- Document all aspects of the hardware design process for future reference and troubleshooting.
In this role, you’ll need …
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or other related fields.
- 5-8 years of product design and development experience of handheld and/or wearable electronics for high volume manufacturing, including full hardware ownership.
- Proven experience in analog and digital circuit design, including proficiency with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, Cadence).
- Strong understanding of signal processing theory and practical applications.
- Familiarity with PCB design and layout tools and considerations for high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuits.
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex hardware systems.
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and experience in high-volume manufacturing with CM/JDM.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.
- Experience in medical device industry is a plus.
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About Align
. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.
By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.
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At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
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