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3D Printing Technician

Fresno, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on 3D Printing Technician to join our production team ... Collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to ensure print readiness and resolve ...

Tampa Brass & Aluminum Corp

3D Printing Operator

Tampa, FL

$16 - $19.25/hr

Import and prepare 3D CAD files (STL/OBJ) for printing using slicing software. * Adjust print parameters (layer height, infill, supports, orientation) based on job requirements. * Collaborate with ...

Britten, Inc.

3D Printing Technician

Traverse City, MI · On-site

For 40 years, we've combined world-class design thinking with advanced fabrication, printing, and ... Set up, calibrate, and maintain 3D printers to ensure optimal performance * Manage print schedules ...

Koobz

3D Printing Process Engineer

Ventura, CA

$80K - $120K/yr

Develop and optimize 3D printing processes, focusing on FDM/FFF technologies ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and refine CAD models, primarily using SolidWorks.

CADimensions, Inc.

3D Printing Account Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$125K/yr

We partner with industry leaders to offer state-of-the-art CAD software, 3D printing technologies, and comprehensive consulting services. Our mission is to empower our clients to bring their visions ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d printing design in the United States is $26.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $34.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a 3D Printing Designer, you need strong proficiency in CAD software, a solid understanding of design principles, and knowledge of additive manufacturing processes, often supported by a degree in engineering or industrial design. Familiarity with tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and slicing software, as well as experience with different 3D printers and relevant certifications, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving are standout soft skills in this field. These skills ensure the creation of functional, manufacturable, and innovative designs suited for diverse applications in a rapidly evolving industry.

What are some common challenges faced by 3D Printing Designers during the prototyping phase?

3D Printing Designers often encounter challenges such as ensuring the design is optimized for printability, managing material constraints, and troubleshooting print failures. It's essential to balance creativity with technical limitations, including printer resolution and support structure requirements. Collaborating closely with engineers and production teams helps address these issues and refine prototypes efficiently, ensuring the final design is both functional and manufacturable.

What is 3D printing design?

3D printing design involves creating digital models that can be manufactured using a 3D printer. Designers use specialized software to build, modify, and optimize objects for printing, ensuring they have the correct dimensions, structure, and functionality. The process requires knowledge of both design principles and the technical limitations of 3D printing technology. Good 3D printing design helps produce durable, accurate, and functional objects efficiently.
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R&D Engineer III, 3D Printing Design

R&D Engineer III, 3D Printing Design

Align Technology

San Jose, CA • On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

R&D Engineer III, 3D Printing Design
Department: Research & Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: US-California-San Jose
Compensation: $110,000 - $151,300 / year
Description
The R&D Engineer III, 3D Printing Design will be responsible for planning, leading and executing projects focusing on new product design and development within the Product Research Engineering team. As an R&D Engineer, you will be a key team member to drive the design and development of novel orthodontic solutions. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams working with materials, software, and 3D printing systems to solve complex technical challenges in the areas of product performance and design.
Role expectations
  • Leverage 3D technologies, software-platforms, and biomechanical principles to design novel orthodontic solutions.
  • Lead product development and research projects from concept through launch.
  • Develop test plans for efficacy, reliability, verification, and validation.
  • Define procedures to evaluate real-world product performance and conduct bench top testing in accordance with FDA/ISO guidelines.
  • Supplement functional performance testing with metrological analysis and/or material characterization.
  • Perform statistical analysis and interpret data to guide technical decisions and product improvements.
  • Connect product outcomes back to the inputs and outputs of advanced 3D manufacturing processes.
  • Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
  • Incorporate real-world data and customer feedback into future waves of product development.
  • Collaborate across functions to drive creative solutions in a dynamic team environment.
  • Provide general engineering support for Product Research & Development (PR&D).

What we're looking for
  • B.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 5+ years of directly related experience in product development and research; or
  • M.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or other related degree with 3+ years of directly related experience in product development and research; or
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or other related degree
  • Strong theoretical and experimental background in structural mechanics and biomechanics.
  • Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping processes for product design and development.
  • Experience with 3D CAD modeling.
  • Experience with test method development and documentation best practices in regulated industries.
  • Experience with metrological tools and outputs, for example, computed tomography, microscopy, etc.
  • Experience with mechanical or biomechanical equipment and/or material characterization techniques.
  • Experience with scripting/programming.
  • Experience in orthodontics or dental/medical device industry.

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.
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
  • Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
  • Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
  • Family Forming Benefits - Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align's health plans
  • Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy - Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan

Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
  • Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts- Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
  • 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years - 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
  • Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
  • Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
  • 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
  • If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
  • Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.

To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.

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