Hardware R&D Technician

About LightForce Orthodontics

LightForce Orthodontics is a 3D printing technology company focused on the orthodontic space. Our digital platform empowers orthodontists with 3D-printed tooth-moving tools. In 2019, we launched our first product - the world’s only, fully customized 3D printed bracket system and digital treatment software. We are proud to be one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Learn more at www.lightforceortho.com

Description

LightForce Orthodontics, the world’s only provider of patient specific, 3D printed orthodontic braces is looking for an experienced, passionate R&D Technician.

In this role, you will play a key role enabling the R&D team to deliver innovative hardware products to orthodontists and their teams, as well as the internal products that enable efficiency and scale. Your background in testing will enable you to work independently across a variety of projects, delivering the results needed by the team in a timely fashion. Prior experience in 3D printing will enable you to gain a deep understanding of our manufacturing process, and keep the R&D production facility running smoothly.

You will have freedom and flexibility to do great work across a wide range of responsibilities. You will help to grow a fantastic tech company, to advance the orthodontic profession and provide positive health benefits to patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manufacture prototypes throughout research and development, as well as jigs needed for evaluation of prototypes.
• Prepare test samples and conduct feasibility & validation testing.
• Document test results and communicate findings to team
• Recommend and implement novel test methodologies, as well as improvements to existing test protocols and jig designs.
• Upkeep of R&D facilities through consumables inventory management and machine maintenance
• Occasional use of CAD / modeling softwares for analysis & inspection of digital files

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required
• Experience with 3D printing / additive manufacturing
• Experience setting up and operating testing equipment and recording results.
• Able to recognize deviations in testing, and recommend adjustments to protocols or equipment
• Experience with 3D modeling a plus

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly independent, able to complete tasks diligently and with minimal oversight
• Detail oriented, and a fast learner
• Hands on, resourceful and decisive; seeks practical approaches to projects with a bias for action
• Explores possibilities and thinks beyond the obvious

Perks and Benefits (US Employees Only)

• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
• Group plan voluntary life insurance
• Fringe benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Allowances for those in commercial sales positions
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LightForce Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.