Align Technology · 1 day ago
Sr. Materials Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $206K/yr
8+ years expAlign Technology is looking for an innovative candidate to be a key contributor as a Senior Material Engineer in their San Jose, CA location. The role involves planning and executing projects focusing on 3D printing and material research and development, particularly in polymeric product development and resin-based additive manufacturing.
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Responsibilities
Drive product development from concept through validation and launch, ensuring performance and reliability of resin-based 3D printing materials
Develop and refine 3D printing processes, including print parameters, curing protocols, and surface finishing techniques
Investigate post-processing methods such as cleaning, thermal curing, UV exposure, and surface treatments to enhance final part performance
Apply knowledge of polymer chemistry, structure–process-property relationships, to improve material performance
Support design verification and regulatory documentation for new materials
Conduct hands-on lab work to develop, test, and refine process workflows
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, clinical, marketing, regulatory, and legal teams to ensure product readiness
Contribute to intellectual property generation through innovative material and process solutions
Mentor junior engineers and lab technicians by sharing technical expertise and best practices
Work with other engineers, designers, and managers to solve technical problems, develop product roadmaps
Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with development goals
Qualification
Required
PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
8+ years of experience in material research, with emphasis on polymer structure–property relationships and characterization
Proficiency in polymer characterization techniques: mechanical testing, thermal analysis, rheology
Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and technical reporting
2+ years in photopolymer material/development
2+ years in product development, preferably in medical devices
Preferred
3–5 years of experience in 3D printing technologies, especially resin-based systems (e.g., SLA, DLP)
Experience in dental or medical device product development
Familiarity with coating processes, post-processing, and surface treatments for 3D printed parts
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.
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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