R&D Engineer III

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 an R&D Engineer III in the New Applications - Product Research Engineering group at the Morrisville, NC 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 candidate should have exceptional skills with product research and development in the medical device industry. The R&D Engineer III will be the lead engineer responsible for planning, leading, and executing projects focusing on product design and design improvement. 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 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

• Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams to incorporate design and features into prototypes and develop new manufacturing processes

• Coordinate with external vendors for development of new processes and material sourcing

• Design and evaluate product prototypes with biomechanical test models and experimentation

• Design, build, and verify test hardware, software, and systems to simulate real world conditions and measure outputs

• Define and conduct procedures to evaluate product performance using benchtop testing and simulation methods, including efficacy, reliability, verification, and validation

• Perform statistical data analysis and interpretation and report findings to project team

• Perform and document work in accordance with FDA/ISO regulations, including test protocols, test results, and other requirements

• Work with clinical team to conduct pilot studies and other investigations

• Communicate with professionals in the field at all levels and transfer information into product improvement

• Understand and master complex biomechanical systems with sound mechanical principles

• Work in a fast paced environment and meet critical deadlines

• Problem solve issues with attention to detail and implement corrective action where necessary

• Provide general engineering support in R&D

In this role, you'll need …

• MS or PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering; other scientific disciplines considered

• 5+ years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development

• Experience in design, execution, and analysis of benchtop experiments in the biomechanics field

• Experience with 3D modeling using CAD software, Solidworks preferred

Desired experience:

• Experience with new process development and validation

• Experience with finite element analysis

• Experience in medical device industry, orthodontics and/or dental industry

• Experience with scripting/programming

Sound like a good fit?

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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.