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AlignTech 3D Process Engineer II 
United States, California, San Jose 
922609029

17.09.2024

changing lives.

In this role, you will…

  • Use Process DFAM principles to identify and optimize post processing strategies for current and new R&D concepts
  • Individually operate new additive manufacturing equipment and post processing equipment
  • Learn process-structure-property interactions for photopolymer systems and apply the learnings for process optimization
  • Setup and execute experiments and analyze the results using basic metrology techniques and advanced techniques such as CT scans.
  • Be part of several small cross-functional teams working together to solve problems related to additive manufacturing.
  • Participate in weekly and bi weekly technical meetings with cross functional groups.
  • Be responsible for procurement of experiment data using sensors, CT scans, and visual measurements, and will work with the team to interpret and analyze the results.
  • Maintain records, follow work instructions and present research findings periodically to the process and cross functional teams.
  • Use statistical methods to perform analysis of experiment data.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Process Engineer and Manager to create new experiment plans.
  • Support transfer of experimental manufacturing workflow into well defined work instructions for process technicians.
  • Perform material testing using standard and non-standard material testing equipment.
  • Complete assigned tasks to develop the process for manufacturing custom orthodontic appliances.
  • Create and evaluate prototype machines, measurement equipment, jigs and fixtures.
  • Support the team with general engineering activities such as 3D Modeling and Prototyping.
  • Uphold and maintain lab safety practices as defined in the SOP’s and Safety Trainings.
  • Foster collaboration with cross functional teams, support onboarding and training of technicians.

In this role, you’ll need …

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (other scientific disciplines considered) with 2+ years of direct experience in operating SLA/ Resin based 3D printing machines
  • MS degree in mechanical or relevant interdisciplinary degree with focus on process or post process development for photopolymer based additive manufacturing systems
  • Experience handling and working with chemicals such as Iso propyl alcohol, photopolymers, cleaning agents.
  • Experience in post processing 3D printed parts
  • Experience using metrology instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
  • Demonstrable use of statistical techniques to analyze data.
  • Demonstrable experience in record keeping for complex manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrable experience in troubleshooting problems with logical approach.
  • Experience collaborating with cross functional teams and executing experiments with various conditions independently.
  • Demonstrable experience in presenting technical data.

Nice to Have:

  • Collaboration with polymer design/engineering groups is desirable.
  • Knowledge and use of DOE is desirable.
  • Experience using AM tools such as solidworks, slicer and other toolpath generation SW.
  • Experience with building/operating custom 3D printers, material testing, or post processing equipment.
  • Experience with prototyping using external vendors.