Align Technology · 18 hours ago
Startup line Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$103K/yr - $142K/yr
4+ years expAlign Technology is a leader in developing innovative medical devices, and they are seeking a 3D Printed Medical Device Startup Line Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with a team to produce custom medical devices using advanced 3D printing technology, focusing on developing, manufacturing, and transferring new products and processes.
HardwareHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, report, and improve pilot line R&D and production KPIs (Safety, Quality, Output, Yield, Availability, etc.)
Maintain and enhance existing manufacturing control systems and dashboards
Implement and refine Lean manufacturing tools, including 5S, constraint identification, and waste elimination
Collaborate with cross-functional design and process teams to meet production and R&D goals
Create detailed manufacturing work instructions, operating procedures, and documentation in accordance with Align's quality policy, with a focus on manufacturability and design transfer
Train stakeholders on new initiatives
Participate in or lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities from internal and external audits
Partner with cross-functional engineering groups to evaluate, implement, and improve processes and equipment applications
Generate CAD drawings for continuous improvement (e.g., layouts, workstations, fixtures, shadow boards)
Address issues with urgency and meticulous attention to detail
Continuously improve existing systems and assist in evaluating and implementing new software tools
Optimize processes and implement improvements for transferability and scalability
Assist in defining and transferring metrics and processes to high-volume international plants
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
Minimum of 4 years' experience in manufacturing engineering within the medical industry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Expert in MS Office
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-functioning team
Preferred
Experience in 3D printing manufacturing
Experience in MES and production flow software tools and toolchains
Experience in SAP and ERP systems
Fluency in Spanish or other languages
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.
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
Recent News
2026-01-21
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