About this opportunity
Align Technology lists this R&D Engineer III, Core Product opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join to apply for the R&D Engineer III, Core Product role at Align Technology
Overview
Align Technology is the industry leader and innovator in medical devices focusing on revolutionizing the digital dental and orthodontic industry. This role is for an R&D Engineer III, Core Product in our San Jose, CA office. This position is part of a team that helps improve lives through digital dentistry.
Responsibilities
Lead 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
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
Define procedures to evaluate 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
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
Provide general engineering support in R&D
Qualifications
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development
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 the medical device industry
Experience in orthodontics and/or dental industry
Job details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage ranges are the range Align reasonably expects to pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on skills and experience, plus total compensation and equity. For locations outside the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is 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.
Internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position, location, year in school, degree, and experience.
Privacy and Equal Opportunity
Applicant Privacy Policy Review our policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities in all practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of application, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.