Materials Engineer

Job Description

Join a team that is changing millions of lives.

Transforming smiles. Transforming lives. Transforming an industry.

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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About this opportunity

We are looking for an innovative candidate to be a key contributor as a Materials Engineer in our San Jose, CA location. As a key member of the R&D Materials Engineering team, you will be responsible for planning and executing projects that focus on new product development, outside product assessment, as well as improving Align's existing products. The ideal candidate will have a background in new product development especially in the area of cosmetic, thermoplastics, coating and adhesive, and/or thermoset materials in dental or medical industries.

In this role, you will...

• Develop and guide new product development from "start" to "finish."
• Development activities related to new product development, process improvements or new product/equipment evaluation.
• Design products based on the following materials: polymers, composites, plastics, ceramic, metals and adhesives.
• Work independently at the laboratory bench to develop and evaluate new products or to adapt and improve existing ones.
• Select, design and evaluate a variety of materials (e.g., thermoplastics, elastomers, composites, adhesives, etc.) to determine the best combination of materials for specific application.
• Direct lab bench work for product development and physical property testing duties.
• Work cross-functionally with the following organizations: Manufacturing, Clinical Research, Marketing, Operations, Regulatory and Legal.
• Interface with a variety of internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and technical collaborators to deliver technical solutions.
• Demonstrate ability to work safely in a team environment.
• Support product development teams working toward the development of new products.
• Prioritize and meet deadlines and construct project timetables.
• Prepare written reports summarizing key findings.
• Identify and implement effective courses of action.
• Collaborate, coach, mentor and share with other Engineers and lab technicians when needed.
• Experience of physical-chemical processes and methods of materials characterization.
• Familiarity with chemistry and polymer characterization methods (mechanical testing, thermal analysis, rheology, spectroscopy and the underlying theory).
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously as well as participate on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work on projects that vary from routine to very complex.

In this role, you’ll need ...

• B. S, M.S, or Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Polymer Science or Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years working experience in material research and development, depending on level of education. Dental or Medical device experience are highly desirable.

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About Align

Invisalign clear aligners, iTero Intraoral scanners, and OrthoCAD digital services that help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients.