R&D Engineer III - Simulation & Modeling

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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 orthodontics' practice. Align Technology is looking for a R&D Engineer III - Simulation & Modeling for our Raleigh office. This exciting new role would be part of a culture helping to improve lives every day through digital dentistry.

The R&D Engineer III - Simulation & Modeling candidate will have exceptional skills with computational modeling skills, including cutting-edge data-driven machine learning technique and the latest physics-driven finite element methods. This role will be part of the Align Technology goal to deliver our clear aligners (Invisalign) to our customers.

The R&D Engineer III - Simulation & Modeling performs computational modeling with machine learning and finite element methods to conduct research on dental product performance, design and develop product prototypes, and manufacturing of the final product. The engineer leverages both open-source libraries and commercial software packages to perform computational studies of product performance and is responsible for data interpretation and protocol documentation. The engineer identifies areas of product improvement and initiates feasibility studies.

In this role, you will…

• Lead the machine learning projects for orthodontic system design and manufacturing, from initial data analysis and model development to optimization, deployment, and ongoing monitoring, leveraging massive clinical research database.

• Lead the development of a state-of-the-art finite element analysis (FEA/FEM) platform of orthodontic systems leveraging cutting edge computational algorithms.

• Lead the cutting-edge 3D printing technologies by leveraging innovative finite element models and machine learning approaches to optimize and understand the additive manufacturing process, enhancing the production of dental and orthodontic devices.

• Lead the development of robust methods for difficult-to-model conditions leveraging advanced commercial FEA/FEM software.

• Work cross-functionally with the software team to deploy computational models to very large scales, with design team to integrate model-driven components into the product, with materials and process team to calibrate physical models, and with clinical team to run studies for model validation.

• Work independently to develop and evaluate new products/solutions or to adapt and improve existing ones using computational modeling and physical experiments.

• 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, as needed.

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

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

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

• Provide general engineering support in R&D.

In this role, you'll need …

• MS + 3 years or PhD in Biomedical/Mechanical/Computer Science/Engineering, Statistics or other related degrees/equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years coding experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++ or Fortran.

• 2+ years with data processing and visualization libraries such as numpy, pandas, matplotlib, etc.

• 2+ years with hands-on experience in machine learning using traditional or deep models, such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, xgboost, etc.

• 2+ years with hands-on experience in structural FEA/FEM with simulation software, such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, Comsol, Radioss, etc.

• Theoretical and experimental background in structural mechanics, biomechanics, material characterization, and finite element analysis.

Nice to have:

• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies.

• Experience with biomedical research or medical device industry.

• Experience with numerical optimization.

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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