Dental CAD/CAM Designer

i4 Dental Lab; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and paid holidays

Continuing education and training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

i4 Dental Lab in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a skilled Dental CAD/CAM Designer to join our digital design team. You will create high-precision restorations from scans and prescriptions, collaborating with technicians and leadership to deliver esthetic cases on time.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CAD/CAM design experience with 3Shape or Exocad, strong dental anatomy knowledge, and a meticulous eye for detail. On-site, full-time role with professional growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental laboratory CAD/CAM design experience preferred.
• Proficiency with 3Shape and/or Exocad.
• Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion, and restorative design.
• Experience with milling, 3D printing, and digital workflows a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• CDT certification a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design crowns, bridges, implant abutments, and implant-supported restorations using 3Shape and/or Exocad.
• Design full-arch and hybrid cases as experience allows.
• Review digital scans and prescriptions to plan each case accurately.
• Ensure proper anatomy, contacts, occlusion, margins, and esthetics in every design.
• Prepare files for milling and 3D printing and support downstream production.
• Troubleshoot scan, design, and software issues.
• Communicate with technicians and team leads on case details and turnaround.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining high quality standards.

Skills

CAD/CAM design

Dental anatomy

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Education

CDT certification (preferred)

Tools

3Shape Dental System

Exocad

Job description

Dental CAD/CAM Designer – Milwaukee, WI (Full-Time)

An established, growing dental laboratory in the Milwaukee, WI area is seeking an experienced Dental CAD/CAM Designer to join its digital design team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled designer who enjoys precise, high-quality work, modern digital workflows, and a supportive, team-oriented lab environment with room to grow.

About the Role

You will design high-quality restorations from digital scans and impressions, working closely with technicians and lab leadership to deliver accurate, esthetic cases on time.

Responsibilities

• Design crowns, bridges, implant abutments, and implant-supported restorations using 3Shape and/or Exocad
• Design full-arch and hybrid cases as experience allows
• Review digital scans and prescriptions to plan each case accurately
• Ensure proper anatomy, contacts, occlusion, margins, and esthetics in every design
• Prepare files for milling and 3D printing and support downstream production
• Troubleshoot scan, design, and software issues
• Communicate with technicians and team leads on case details and turnaround
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining high quality standards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental laboratory CAD/CAM design experience preferred
• Proficiency with 3Shape Dental System and/or Exocad
• Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion, and restorative design
• Experience with milling, 3D printing, and digital workflows a plus
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• CDT certification a plus but not required

Compensation and Benefits

• $80,000 – $100,000 per year, based on experience
• Full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education and training on the latest digital technology
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing lab