Product Development Engineer (m/w/d) - 3D Druck und Materialwissenschaft

Wellspect HealthCare; Bensheim; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dentsply Sirona is seeking a Development Engineer/Scientist focused on additive manufacturing and process development for dental medical devices. You will join a global product development team and drive innovative 3D printing processes from concept to validation.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs and Manufacturing, plus preparing technical dossiers and documentation in German and English, with a strong emphasis on quality and

Qualifikationen

• University degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
• Several years of product development experience in medical devices or regulated environments.
• Interest in additive manufacturing and material characterization.
• Hands-on lab work and ability to plan and document experiments.
• Strong teamwork and communication; structured, self-driven work.

Aufgaben

• Research and develop dental 3D printing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-site teams (R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing).
• Prepare reports and technical documentation in German and English.
• Lead development projects with resource and timeline management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, CE/MDR) and biocompatibility.

Kenntnisse

Additive manufacturing

Material characterization

Process development

Design of Experiments

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Materials Science degree

Medical Engineering degree

Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

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Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands.

Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality, and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

Development Engineer/Scientist (m/f/d) with a Focus on Additive Manufacturing & Process Development for Dental Medical Devices

We are an innovative, internationally operating company in the field of dental medicine. For our product development team, we are looking for talented and motivated colleagues who want to shape the future together with us, whether you are an early-career professional or an experienced expert.

Your Responsibilities

Research & Development of Innovative Dental Applications

• Development and implementation of innovative processes for dental 3D printing
• Development, optimization, and verification of 3D printing processes for dental medical devices in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Characterization and evaluation of material and process parameters to ensure product quality
• Literature and patent research to support modern product concepts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Working in international, cross-site teams comprising R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Management/Marketing
• Preparation of reports, presentations, and technical documentation in both German and English

Regulatory Affairs & Quality Standards

• Planning, execution, and documentation of process verifications and technical investigations in compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements, particularly regarding biocompatibility and material properties
• Preparation of technical dossiers for regulatory submissions (FDA, CE/MDR)
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulatory requirements
• Independent leadership and management of development projects, including resource and timeline management
• Structured problem-solving and continuous product improvement

Process & Quality Optimization

• Optimization of product characteristics and manufacturing processes through Design of Experiments (DoE), experimental investigations, and data-driven analysis
• Participation in risk analyses, validation activities, and quality control processes

What You Bring

• Successfully completed university degree in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Engineering, Materials Science, Medical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Process Engineering)
• Several years of professional experience in product development, ideally within the medical device industry or a comparable regulated technical environment
• Interest in, and ideally initial experience with, additive manufacturing, material characterization, or process development
• Enjoyment of hands-on laboratory work as well as the planning, execution, documentation, and evaluation of experimental studies
• Passion for technology, analytical thinking and innovation
• Willingness to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics and work in interdisciplinary environments
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, combined with a structured and self-driven way of working
• Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with verification and validation activities for medical devices, as well as the associated standards and regulations
• Knowledge of material chemistry for 3D printing processes, particularly photopolymers, is desirable
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MDR, 21 CFR 820, and FDA guidance documents) and dental product standards

Equal Opportunity Employer: Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law.

Eligibility: All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.

Agencies: Please note that Dentsply Sirona does not accept or respond to unsolicited requests or applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies/ Search Firms.