Align Technology · 3 weeks ago
3D Printing Process Engineer
Texas, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expAlign Technology is a leader in the field of 3D printing, particularly known for their Invisalign mass customization operation. They are seeking a 3D Printing Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes involving 3D printing technologies, while addressing manufacturing challenges and improving product quality.
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Responsibilities
Lead development, optimization, installation, and testing of new manufacturing technology and subsystems, with an emphasis on 3D printing
Lead efforts to diagnose manufacturing challenges and implement solutions
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes with variable parameters using statistical methods and design of experiments
Analyze and improve processes for existing and new production methods involving new materials, new 3D printing technology, and new post-processing techniques
Lead, interact, and collaborate with other engineers including materials, software, mechanical, and electrical engineers
Work in a hands-on manner to quickly design and execute tests for assessing feasibility of new concepts and ideas
Work with 3D modeling and print preparation software to design 3D printing experiments and validations
Lead efforts with a production team to monitor unit operations, correct problems and assist in improvements to newly-developed technologies
Participate in the development, processing and testing of engineering materials to create products
Be accountable for the delivery of process engineering deliverables and services on time, meeting quality expectations, and in coordination with project plans
Develop new prototype systems, processes, and test methods to enable new technology development
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. mechanical, industrial, electrical, chemical) or related field
3+ years of experience in additive manufacturing (in academic and/or industrial environment)
Experience in 3D printing technology and process development, preferably with liquid photopolymers
experience with design of experiments, statistical analysis
strong communication and interpersonal skills
strong analytical and problem-solving skills
experience with 3D modeling and CAD
an ability to speak fluently on technical topics in both English and Spanish
Benefits
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans.
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%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
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. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
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. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work.
Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
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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