DESCRIPTION

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 an R&D Engineer III, 3D Printing for 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 will be responsible for planning, leading, and executing projects focusing on new product design and development. As an R&D Engineer, they will be a key team member to conduct research and development and optimize product design along a highly multidisciplinary team working on 3D printing systems, processes, materials and software. This role will be part of Align Technology’s goal to deliver our clear aligners (Invisalign®) to our customers.

DISCOVER ALIGN:

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
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 are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. 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.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?

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.

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