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Requistion ID: 83296 

 

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.

Position Summary

 

The Pre-Engineering Intern is an entry-level, hands-on technical role supporting the digitization and reverse engineering of dental products. This internship provides practical experience assisting with industrial CT scanning equipment, processing scan data, and generating STL files used by engineering and manufacturing teams. The role supports design analysis, legacy product recreation, and manufacturing investigations under defined procedures and supervision.

This position directly supports product quality and engineering effectiveness while providing foundational learning in engineering processes and technologies.

The program concludes with a final presentation to senior leadership, where interns share their findings, learning outcomes, and career insights. Interns will also participate in development sessions focused on personal and professional growth.

Primary Responsibilities

 

• Assist with setup and operation of industrial CT (X-ray) scanning systems to capture 3D data of dental products and components.
• Prepare parts for scanning, including fixturing, positioning, and basic inspection prior to scanning.
• Execute CT scans using established work instructions, scan recipes, and safety procedures under supervision.
• Perform basic scan data processing and segmentation to support creation of STL files.
• Generate and organize STL outputs used for reverse engineering, evaluation, and documentation.
• Perform visual checks of STL files and scan results to ensure completeness and usability.
• Accurately document scan details, filenames, and processing steps per quality requirements.
• Maintain workspace organization, cleanliness, and equipment care in compliance with site standards.
• Follow all radiological safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Communicate issues, anomalies, or equipment concerns to supervising technicians or engineers.
• Participate in learning opportunities related to engineering, quality, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of engineering, quality, or manufacturing teams.

Education & Experience

 

Required

• High School Diploma or GED and either:
  • Enrolled to begin a university engineering program in the upcoming fall term, or
  • Currently completing the first year of an undergraduate engineering degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred

• Technical coursework, vocational training, or certifications related to manufacturing, inspection, metrology, CAD, or imaging
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing, lab, or technical support environment

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate file systems and technical software with training
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to work with precision data
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort handling small or detailed components
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow safety-critical instructions
• Willingness to learn CT scanning technology, STL data preparation, and reverse engineering fundamentals
• Strong interest in developing engineering and technical skills in a hands-on environment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

 

• Ability to stand, sit, or move between workstations for extended periods
• Ability to handle small parts and use computers and technical equipment
• Work performed in a lab or manufacturing-support environment with industrial scanning equipment
• Ability to regularly commute to the manufacturing facility and work up to 30 hours per week
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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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.

Assistance: If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to accommodationrequest@dentsplysirona.com.

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

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