Associate Process Technician - Contractor

Align Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company located in San Jose, CA, is seeking an Associate Process Technician - Contractor. This role focuses on setting up and executing process-development experiments with 3D printing technologies and requires significant in-lab work. Ideal candidates will have technical backgrounds in 3D printing and a willingness to handle chemicals in a safety-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a technician in operating SLA/Resin based 3D printing machines.
• Experience handling and working with chemicals such as Isopropyl alcohol.
• Experience in post processing 3D printed parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate new additive manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain records and ensure standards of safety and quality.
• Support testing of new printing and post-processing equipment.

Skills

Experience with SLA/Resin based 3D printing

Ability to handle chemicals

Knowledge of metrology instruments

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

STEM related educational background preferred

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Associate Process Technician - Contractor

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Description

The 3D Printing Process team at Align Technology is looking for an Associate Process Technician- Contractor at the San Jose, CA, location. The Associate Process Technician- Contractor will help setup and execute process-development based experiments with novel materials and novel manufacturing processes for R&D products. This is an in-person job opportunity with > 90% time spent on in-lab manufacturing activities.

Department: Research & Development

Location: US-California-San Jose

Description

The 3D Printing Process team at Align Technology is looking for an Associate Process Technician- Contractor at the San Jose, CA, location. The Associate Process Technician- Contractor will help setup and execute process-development based experiments with novel materials and novel manufacturing processes for R&D products. This is an in-person job opportunity with > 90% time spent on in-lab manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate new additive manufacturing equipment
• Operate post processing equipment
• Vary, observe and report influence of printing/ post processing parameters on the quality of the fabricated objects.
• Study existing manufacturing workflow and suggest and work on improvements to the same
• Perform material testing using standard and non-standard material testing equipment
• Maintain records, follow and maintain work instructions, and ensure standards of safety and quality
• Manage print queue by communicating with cross-functional teams.
• Learn to troubleshoot and solve problems using systematic problem solving strategies.
• Support testing of new printing and post processing equipment.
• Read, understand and support execution of equipment installation and qualification
• Support quality inspection of manufactured appliances
• Support repair activities on equipment.
• Work closely with team members to execute process experiments.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High School diploma or equivalent. STEM related educational background preferred.
• 2-3 years experience as a technician in operating SLA/ Resin based 3D printing machines or equivalent experience with 3D printing.
• Experience handling and working with chemicals such as Iso propyl alcohol, photopolymers, cleaning agents.
• Experience in post processing 3D printed parts
• Experience using metrology instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Experience using Microsoft office tools such as word, excel and powerpoint or similar productivity tools.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Ability to lift and manipulate equipment or fixtures weighing upto 10 lbs.
• Willingness to occasionally work overtime to support critical deliveries and deadlines.
• Optional: Experience managing print queues.
  
  

Pay Transparency

If 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.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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