R&D Engineering Technician III - Prototyping & Testing

Ultradent Products Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental & Other Insurances

401K Plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Medical Time O

Education Assistance

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Ultradent Products Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician III to join our Research & Development team. The role focuses on developing, testing, and evaluating new products and manufacturing processes in a lab/prototype environment.

You will work with CAD, machining, electronics, 3D printing, and test equipment, collaborating with engineers to turn ideas into working hardware while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical ability.
• Experience with machine building, mechanical assembly, prototyping, or related technical work.
• Experience with manual machining, including lathes and mills.
• Familiarity with testing methods and accurate data collection.
• Communication of technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage assignments.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, troubleshoot, and evaluate prototypes, test fixtures, equipment, and mechanical assemblies.
• Support product and process development through laboratory testing and experimentation.
• Perform tests per established procedures and accurately collect, record, and communicate results.
• Operate manual machining equipment, including lathes and mills.
• Use hand tools, power tools safely and effectively.
• Create or modify CAD models and drawings.
• Document project progress, technical observations, problems, and outcomes.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and complete work accurately and on schedule.
• Work independently and collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and other cross‑functional partners.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical aptitude

Technical ability

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

MS Word

Excel

Education

Technical degree / certification / apprenticeship

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

3D printing

Machining (lathe/mills)

Test equipment

Electronics

Job description

Ultradent Products Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician III to join our Research & Development team. The role focuses on developing, testing, and evaluating new products and manufacturing processes in a lab/prototype environment.

You will work with CAD, machining, electronics, 3D printing, and test equipment, collaborating with engineers to turn ideas into working hardware while maintaining safety and documentation standards.