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AlignTech R&D 3D CAD Technician 
United States, California, San Jose 
992904478

08.09.2025
**This leveling of this position can be adjusted based on the candidate fit.
Research & Development
Employment Type
Full Time
US-California-San Jose
Workplace type
$86,500 - $118,900 / year
Role expectations
  • Process 3D STL like geometries for cases that have run into any issues during production. Expected volume ~20 cases / day.
  • Understand the larger context and functionality of devices being processed, investigate reported issues and then use Mesh / STL editing software similar to Materialise Magics, Geomagic, Control X, Meshlab, maya, sculpt 3D to fix the problem.
  • Create CAD shapes to allow case processing. Examples of CAD you should have exposure to include SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Blender, Siemens NX, Catia.
  • QC key aspects of the parts in collaboration with the Software and cross functional team before handing it off to production.
  • Help onboard third party 3D meshing software as needed.
  • Use the above knowledge to effectively test ongoing development features as time permits.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams like Bio Mechanical Engineers, Process engineers to communicate your findings and also take their perspective to modify the technician workflow.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing / Operations to make sure there are no logical flaws and process gaps that cause production distress.
  • Integrate with Software development activities / new features to give and receive future impact.
  • Operate as a part of a scrum team focused on research and development: actively participate in sprint planning, demo and retrospective, attend daily standups.
  • Act as a stakeholder in product definition from conception to initial release to mass scaling, contribute to definition of product success criteria.
  • Execute manual tests for 3D software, visually inspect 3D objects, find patterns with strong passion to get to the bottom of the things
  • Understand the end-to-end process.
What we're looking for
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • CAD software experience like SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Blender, Siemens NX, Catia.
  • Mesh editing experience with any 3D mesh editing tool.
  • § E.g. Meshlab, Magics, Blender, Geomagic, Control X, Sketchup, maya etc
  • Experience working with professional CAD software tools from Quality Control perspective.
  • Experience working in Agile teams
  • Understanding of the role and best practices of SQA, testing processes and methodologies
  • Analytic thinking, ability to systematize information and learn complex things quickly
Optional:
  • Programming experience is a very strong positive. Python or C++ would be excellent.
  • Any previous experience as manual or automation Software testing is strong plus.
  • Experience automating the 3D CAD software is desirable.
  • Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms is a strong plus.
  • Experience in startup or research team
  • Experience working in distributed team
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.
Your growth and well-being:

  • 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.