R&D Engineer III - Align

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

Transforming smiles, changing lives. 

At Align Technology, 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. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

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About this opportunity 

The R&D Engineer III, 3D Printing will be responsible for planning, leading and executing projects focusing on new product design and development within the Product Research Engineering team. As an R&D Engineer, you will be a key team member optimizes product design along a highly multidisciplinary team working on 3D printing systems, processes, and materials.

In this role, you will… 

• Leverage 3D technologies, software-platforms, and biomechanical principles to incorporate novel orthodontic solutions into design.
• Lead product development projects and research projects until product launch
• 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.
• 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 professional’s feedback into the next waves of product development.
• General engineering support in Product Research & Development (PR&D).

In this role, you’ll need … 

• Knowledge and experience of additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and 3D modeling software.
• Knowledge/experience in orthodontics, dental/medical device industry, and/or biomechanics.
• 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 functional scripting, and/or programming for engineering (e.g. Python, C++/C, MATLAB)
• Experience experimental statistical analysis and FEA analysis.
• Thoroughness, attention to detail, problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, will working proactively and effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong, oral, written, and visual communication skills. Can conclude findings concisely and effectively.
• A team player: supporting, learning from, and training all tiers of team members.

Education Requirments:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 5+ years of directly related experience in product development and research; or
• M.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 3+ years of directly related experience in product development and research; or
• PhD. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or other related degree

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About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. 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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Global Diversity Statement:

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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It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.