Align Technology · 4 days ago
3D Printing Process Engineer
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAlign Technology is a leader in the dental technology industry, and they are seeking a 3D Printing Process Engineer to enhance their Invisalign mass customization operation. The role involves leading the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, particularly in 3D printing technology, to improve efficiency and product quality.
HardwareHealth CareManufacturing
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
This role will require the employee to live in El Paso, TX and commute to our Juarez, Mexico location 5 days a week
This role will also require fluency in both Spanish and English
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%.). 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.
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.
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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (75)
2024 (57)
2023 (49)
2022 (60)
2021 (66)
2020 (31)
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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