R&D 3D CAD Technician
US-CA-San Jose
US | English
Req #: 41561
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Join a team that is changing millions of lives. Transforming smiles, changing lives. 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 diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Ready to join us? About this opportunity The Computer Aided Geometry Technician will be part of the PR&D Software team at San Jose. This team's mission is to innovate and take new orthodontic devices to the market. The Software team develops the next generation of 3D applications (ported to cloud), to engineer the shape of our customized, mass-production appliance and increase the applicability and efficacy of Align clinical treatments. The position ability to work with meshed CAD models, high accountability, eye for detail, cross functional communication and integration with larger Software Development. In this role, you will * Process 3D STL like geometries for cases that have run into any issues during production. Expected volume ~20 cases / day. * Understand the larger context and functionality of devices being processed, investigate reported issues and then use Mesh / STL editing software similar to Materialise Magics, Geomagic, Control X, Meshlab, sculpt 3D to fix the problem. * QC key aspects of the parts in collaboration with the Software and cross functional team before handing it off to production. * Help onboard third party 3D meshing software as needed. * Use the above knowledge to effectively test ongoing development features as time permits. * Collaborate with cross functional teams like Bio Mechanical Engineers, Process engineers to communicate your findings and also take their perspective to modify the technician workflow. * Collaborate with manufacturing / Operations to make sure there are no logical flaws and process gaps that cause production distress. * Integrate with Software development activities / new features to give and receive future impact. * Operate as a part of a scrum team focused on research and development: actively participate in sprint planning, demo and retrospective, attend daily standups. * Act as a stakeholder in product definition from conception to initial release to mass scaling, contribute to definition of product success criteria. * Execute manual tests for 3D software, visually inspect 3D objects, find patterns with strong passion to get to the bottom of the things * Understand the end-to-end process In this role, you'll need * 5+ years of mesh editing experience with any 3D mesh editing tool. E.g. Meshlab, Magics, Blender, Geomagic, Control X, Sketchup etc * 5+ years of experience working with professional CAD software tools from Quality Control perspective. * Experience working in Agile teams * Understanding of the role and best practices of SQA, testing processes and methodologies * Analytic thinking, ability to systematize information and learn complex things quickly * BS in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent degree, or equivalent years of experience in working with 3D CAD software. Optional: * Programming experience is a very strong positive. Python or C++ would be excellent. * Any previous experience as manual or automation Software testing is strong plus. * Experience automating the 3D CAD software is desirable. * Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms is a strong plus. * Experience in startup or research team * Experience working in distributed team Sound like a good fit? Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don't worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network. About Align Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world's largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials. By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work - these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work. We respect your privacy. Please review our Applicant Privacy Policies for additional information. Global Diversity Statement: At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. Equal Opportunity Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire. #LI-EB1 Responsibilities: ABC Responsibilities Qualifications: ABC Quals
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