Tonawanda. Research and Development Engineer. Great Lakes Dental Technologies. FT. Benefits.

The Research & Development Engineer supports the development, evaluation, testing, and continuous improvement of products, technologies, and workflows that align with the organization's strategic objectives. This position works closely with Digital Dentistry, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Customer Support, and Marketing to assist in bringing innovative ideas from concept through implementation.

The Research & Development Engineer participates in product development activities, process improvement initiatives, proto@type development, testing, validation, and documentation while gaining experience in medical and dental device development and manufacturing environments.

This position is intended to develop future engineering talent while supporting innovation efforts across both digital and traditional product platforms.

Department: Digital Dentistry

Supervisor: Director of Digital Dentistry 2nd Level: President/CEO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to the job.

Research & Product Development Assist in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of new products, technologies, and workflow solutions. Support proto@type development and proof-of-concept activities. Participate in product design reviews and engineering discussions. Conduct research related to materials, technologies, competitive products, and industry trends. Assist in identifying opportunities for product enhancements and innovation.

Testing & Validation Perform product testing, data collection, and analysis. Assist with verification and validation activities. Document test protocols, results, and recommendations. Support investigation and resolution of product performance issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and Digital Dentistry teams. Support product launch activities and engineering change initiatives. Participate in customer feedback reviews and continuous improvement efforts.

Documentation & Compliance Maintain engineering documentation, technical specifications, testing records, and project files. Support compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements. Assist in preparation of technical reports and presentations.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Education Bachelor's Degree in: Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Engineering Technology or related field

Experience 03 years of engineering experience Internship, co-op, or project experience in medical device, dental device, manufacturing, healthcare technology, or related industries preferred

To apply, contact the employer by telephone, or by email: Phone: Pharo, Jessica (716) 871-1161 ext. 271 Email: JPharo@greatlakesdentaltech.com

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