Align Technology · 1 day ago
Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $186K/yr
6+ years expAlign Technology is the industry leader and innovator in medical devices which focuses on revolutionizing the digital dental and orthodontic industry. They are seeking a Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product to lead and execute projects focusing on product design and improvement in a multidisciplinary team environment.
HardwareHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead multiple 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, while providing in-depth technical analysis and design recommendations for business sensitive solutions
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
Exercise independent judgment of and define methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to assess product performance and conduct bench top testing
Responsible for ensuring that testing covers efficacy, reliability, verification, and validation
Perform statistical data analysis and interpretation
Perform and document work in accordance with FDA/ISO regulations, including test protocols, test results, and other requirements
Collaborate with manager and cross-functional team in creating product and test plans
Network and communicate with professionals in the field at all levels and transition information into product improvement
Conceive new product and technology development plans
Work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
Problem solve issues with attention to detail
Actively coach, motivate, mentor and provide leadership to peers and Jr. engineers
Provide general engineering support in R&D
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 8+ years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development
M.S. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 6-7 years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development
Ph.D. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 3-5 years of experience in biomedical research and/or product development
Theoretical and experimental background in structural mechanics and/or biomechanics
Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping processes for product design and development
Experience with 3D modeling using CAD software, Solidworks preferred
Experience with scripting/programming
Experience with finite element analysis
Experience in medical device industry
Experience in orthodontics and/or dental industry
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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2025 (75)
2024 (57)
2023 (49)
2022 (60)
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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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