Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product

Sr. R&D Engineer, Core ProductDepartment: Research & DevelopmentEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: US-California-San JoseCompensation: $135,200 - $185,900 / yearDescriptionAlign Technology is the industry leader and innovator in medical devices which focuses on revolutionizing the digital dental and orthodontic industry. Align Technology is looking for a Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product for our San Jose, CA office. This exciting new role would be part of a culture that is helping to improve lives every day through digital dentistry.The Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product candidate should have exceptional skills with product research and development in the medical device industry. The Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product will be the lead engineer responsible for planning, leading, and executing projects focusing on product design and design improvement. This person is seen as a subject matter expert in the medical device product development and mechanical design related fields. They will work closely with internal and external resources in a multidisciplinary team working with materials, software, and manufacturing to conduct research and development in the areas of product performance, design, and improvement. This role will be part of Align Technology’s goal to deliver our clear aligners (Invisalign) to our customers.Role expectationsLead 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 onesDesign and evaluate product prototypes with biomechanical test models and experimentation, while providing in-depth technical analysis and design recommendations for business sensitive solutionsDesign, build, and verify test hardware, software, and systems as neededDefine and conduct procedures for bench top testing to evaluate product performance, including efficacy, reliability, verification, and validationWork with clinical team to conduct pilot studies and other investigationsSimulate real world conditions and measure outputs using sensorsCollaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams to incorporate design and features into prototypesUnderstand and master complex systems with sound mechanical principlesExercise independent judgment of and define methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to assess product performance and conduct bench top testingResponsible for ensuring that testing covers efficacy, reliability, verification, and validationPerform statistical data analysis and interpretationPerform and document work in accordance with FDA/ISO regulations, including test protocols, test results, and other requirementsCollaborate with manager and cross-functional team in creating product and test plansNetwork and communicate with professionals in the field at all levels and transition information into product improvementConceive new product and technology development plansWork in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlinesProblem solve issues with attention to detailActively coach, motivate, mentor and provide leadership to peers and Jr. engineersProvide general engineering support in R&DWhat we're looking forB.S. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 8+ years of experience in biomedical research and/or product developmentM.S. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 6-7 years of experience in biomedical research and/or product developmentPh.D. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 3-5 years of experience in biomedical research and/or product developmentHigher or lower years of experience will be considered for this role, potentially at a different level in the same job familyTheoretical and experimental background in structural mechanics and/or biomechanicsExperience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping processes for product design and developmentExperience with 3D modeling using CAD software, Solidworks preferredExperience with scripting/programmingExperience with finite element analysisExperience in medical device industryExperience in orthodontics and/or dental industryPay TransparencyIf provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17