Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product - 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 

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 a Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product 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 Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product candidate should have exceptional skills with product research and development in the medical device industry. The Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product will be the lead engineer responsible for planning, leading, and executing projects focusing on product design and design improvement. This person is seen as a subject matter expert in the medical device product development and mechanical design related fields. They will work closely with internal and external resources in a multidisciplinary team working with materials, software, and manufacturing to conduct research and development in the areas of product performance, design, and improvement. This role will be part of Align Technology’s goal to deliver our clear aligners (Invisalign®) to our customers.

In this role, you will… 

• Lead multiple product development projects and research projects until product launch
• Work independently to develop and evaluate new products and solutions and adapt and improve existing ones
• Design and evaluate product prototypes with biomechanical test models and experimentation, while providing in-depth technical analysis and design recommendations for business sensitive solutions
• Design, build, and verify test hardware, software, and systems as needed
• Define and conduct procedures for bench top testing to evaluate product performance, including efficacy, reliability, verification, and validation
• Work with clinical team to conduct pilot studies and other investigations
• Simulate real world conditions and measure outputs using sensors
• Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams to incorporate design and features into prototypes
• Understand and master complex systems with sound mechanical principles
• Exercise independent judgment of and define methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to assess product performance and conduct bench top testing
• Responsible for ensuring that testing covers efficacy, reliability, verification, and validation
• Perform statistical data analysis and interpretation
• Perform and document work in accordance with FDA/ISO regulations, including test protocols, test results, and other requirements
• Collaborate with manager and cross-functional team in creating product and test plans
• Network and communicate with professionals in the field at all levels and transition information into product improvement
• Conceive new product and technology development plans
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
• Problem solve issues with attention to detail
• Actively coach, motivate, mentor and provide leadership to peers and Jr. engineers
• Provide general engineering support in R&D

In this role, you’ll need … 

• B.S. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 8+ years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development
• M.S. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 6-7 years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development
• Ph.D. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 3-5 years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development
• Higher or lower years of experience will be considered for this role, potentially at a different level in the same job family
• Theoretical and experimental background in structural mechanics and/or biomechanics
• Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping processes for product design and development
• Experience with 3D modeling using CAD software, Solidworks preferred
• Experience with scripting/programming
• Experience with finite element analysis
• Experience in medical device industry
• Experience in orthodontics and/or dental industry

Sound like a good fit?    

Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don’t worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.     

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.

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