Align Technology · 5 hours ago
Sr. R&D Engineer - Simulation & Modeling
Morrisville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAlign Technology is a company focused on advancing dental and orthodontic devices. They are seeking a Sr. R&D Engineer - Simulation & Modeling to lead the development of manufacturing technologies using finite element modeling and machine learning techniques.
HardwareHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
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 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 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
Qualification
Required
MS + 6 years or PhD + 3 years in Biomedical/Mechanical/Computer Science/Engineering, Statistics or other related degrees/equivalent work experience
5+ years with hands-on experience in structural FEA/FEM with simulation software, such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, Comsol, Radioss, etc
5+ years coding experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++ or Fortran
5+ years with data processing and visualization libraries such as numpy, pandas, matplotlib, VTK, etc
Hands-on experience in machine learning using traditional or deep models, such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, xgboost, etc
Theoretical and experimental background in structural mechanics, biomechanics, material characterization, and finite element analysis
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred
Experience with additive manufacturing technologies and processes
Experience with material (e.g., polymer) characterizations
Experience with 3D modeling tools, such as SolidWorks, Rhinoceros, and HyperMesh
Experience with biomedical research or medical device industry
Experience with numerical optimization
Experience with cloud computation
Benefits
Medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings)
Dental
Vision
Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
Employee Assistance Program
Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan
Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans
Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans
Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan
401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.)
Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible)
Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days
Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked
11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year
If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave
If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave
Three days of paid bereavement leave
Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty
Company
Align Technology
Align Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets the invisalign system for treating malocclusion or the misalignment of teeth.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$136MKey Investors
QuestMark PartnersComdisco Ventures
2001-01-26IPO
2000-06-21Series D· $105M
1999-10-07Series Unknown· $26M
Leadership Team
Joseph Hogan
CEO, President, and Director
Ben Park
Head, Emerging Technology | Research & Development
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