Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer, LightForce Orthodontics
Office environment up to 90%
5 days a week in office (Wilmington, MA)
Custom 3D-printed braces
Be an early applicant
Custom 3D-printed braces
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
Office environment up to 90%
5 days a week in office (Wilmington, MA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower experts to create the unique bite and smile that every patient deserves.
Role
Who you are
- Masters in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, with 10+ years of experience in product development or design
- Experience in CAD modeling (preferably SolidWorks)
- Experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing
- Experience with basic coding (python, SQL)
- Experience working with STLs & nTopology is a plus
- Deep expertise with end to end product development
- Ability to tackle multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic team environment is essential
- Must be a self-starter, diligent with deadlines and able to manage oneself in multiple projects
- Strong organizational skills, creativity, motivation, and communication (oral and written) skills, especially ability to work and communicate with non-engineers
- While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit or stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, see, listen, and speak
- Requires the ability to view and reliably identify small (< 1 mm), low-contrast features on parts/components
- Requires work activities with production chemicals, adhesives and epoxies, using required personal protective equipment
- Work is generally performed in an open office, sedentary position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Limited temperature fluctuations, heated and air condition environment
What the job involves
- As a part of the hardware engineering team you will be working with cutting edge 3D printing technology to design improvements to our custom braces system, and bring new functionality never before envisioned on the orthodontic market. LightForce Orthodontics hires committed, self-motivated associates and then gives them the freedom and flexibility to do great work
- You will help to grow a fantastic tech company, to advance the orthodontic profession, and to provide positive health benefits to patients
- Everyday, we are redefining the future of orthodontics and the level of care that patients receive
- To support our growth, we are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to play a key role in the development and growth of our product offering
- As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will play a major role in development of novel product offerings, as well as improvements to the quality and functionality of the current product
- You will work alongside colleagues from hardware, software, manufacturing, product, and clinical to drive the growth of our product
- You will initiate and take ownership of research and development, inclusive of product design, process development, and testing methodologies that ensure a high level of performance
- From designing and fabricating in R&D phases all the way through to validation and verification of final products, this individual will not only see all phases of a new technology but will be a vital part in decision making and product commercialization
- This individual will report directly to the Manager of Hardware Engineering
- Own development of new products & alterations to existing products, following medical device best practices
- Driving new approaches to solving problems, building institutional knowledge about product performance, & identifying room for improvement in design & process to enable future growth of the business
- Execute existing & novel testing methodologies in order to gain expertise in performance of the product, generate requirements, and ensure successful product outcomes
- Take ownership of projects critical to the success of the business, working to define success criteria and ensure alignment with stakeholders. Provide efficient execution and visibility into goals & progress
Our take
In the field of orthodontics, a persistent demand exists for a more patient-centered and efficient treatment alternative. Traditional braces, notorious for their discomfort and lengthy treatment durations, have left room for innovation.
In response to this challenge, LightForce Orthodontics has developed a personalized 3D-printed braces system. This novel approach allows orthodontists to provide patients with custom-made orthodontic hardware, precisely tailored to their unique requirements, thus enhancing the overall treatment experience.
In the last few years, the company has harnessed the power of AI to further optimize patient outcomes. Having secured significant funding, LightForce is poised to drive growth and bring personalized braces solutions to more orthodontists and patients.
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Company benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, voluntary life
- 401(k) account
- Generous PTO
- Parental leave
- Flexible work hours and locations
- Office snacks
- MBTA pass programs
- Quarterly activities
Company HQ
Burlington, MA
Leadership
Alfred Griffin
(Co-Founder & CEO)Currently a Lecturer at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in the Department of Developmental Biology, as well as an Orthodontist at the Bay State Dental Specialists.
Lou Shuman
(Co-Founder)Currently the President and CEO of Cellerant Consulting. Previously they were a VP of Strategic Relations at Align Technology and an Executive VP of Professional Development at rdental.
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