R&D Engineer III, New Products

Department: Research & Development

Location: US-California-San Jose

Compensation: $127,445 - $141,839 / year

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, New Products 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, New Products candidate should have exceptional skills with product research and development in the medical device industry. They will be a key engineer responsible for planning, leading, and executing projects focusing on product design, testing, and process improvements. They will work closely with internal and external resources in a multidisciplinary team working with materials, software, manufacturing, and more.

Key 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
• Perform statistical data analysis and interpretation
• 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
• Conceive new product and technology ideas and patents
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
• Problem-solve issues with attention to detail
• Provide general engineering support in R&D
  
  

Required Experience

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

• B.S. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 5-7 years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development
• M.S. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 3-4 years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development
• Ph.D. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 0-2 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 higher or lower job level
  
  

Desired Experience

• Theoretical and experimental background in structural mechanics and/or biomechanics
• 3D modeling using CAD software, Solidworks preferred
• Test method development and validation
• Additive manufacturing (3D printing) for product design and development
• Experience in medical device industry
  
  

Pay Transparency

If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.

For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the 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.

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

Applicant Privacy Policy

Review our Applicant Privacy Policyfor additional information.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our 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 for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.