Associate Process Technician - Contractor

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. Applicant Privacy Policy Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information. 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. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Align Technology by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Process Technician” roles. Staff Process Engineer (Wafer Finishing)Santa Clara, CA $155.00-$170.00 1 month ago Test Operator (flying probe) - day shift Test Operator (flying probe) - graveyard shift Production Technician (1st Shift 6:00am to 2:30pm)Spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician (will consider all levels) (Manufacturing Technician)Test Operator (flying probe) - swing shift Fremont, CA $70,000.00-$130,000.00 5 days ago Santa Clara, CA $45,000.00-$68,000.00 5 days ago Process Integration Staff Engineer (New College Graduate)Milpitas, CA $96,655.00-$142,140.00 3 days ago Analytical Lab Technician, Cell Manufacturing Milpitas, CA $120,818.00-$177,675.00 2 weeks ago Santa Clara, CA $80,000.00-$155,000.00 3 months ago Principal Chemical Process Engineer - Wisconsin - Relo offered We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.