Glidewell Dental

Mechanical Engineer - Product Development

Glidewell Dental  •  $32 - $38/hr  •  Irvine, CA (Onsite)  •  18 hours ago
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Job Description

Essential Functions

  • To assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of machinery and processes for automated manufacturing of mass customized dental devices using pre-established guidelines.
  • Assists with the design of sub-systems and/or elements of automated machinery.
  • Assists with the creation of drawings, documents, and bill of materials for fabrication and assembly.
  • Assists with the research of new technologies, software, processes, materials, and suppliers.
  • Assists with performing tests for development processes as needed.
  • Collaborates with Electrical Engineers, Control Engineers, and build team.
  • Verifies correct fit and function of assemblies.
  • Assists build team with hands on prototyping as required.
  • Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or minimum five (5) years of related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in field.
  • Demonstrated work experience applying polymer processing methods.
  • Experience with SolidWorks and analysis tools
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance
  • Advanced skills in the MS Office suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
  • Must possess effective oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel in a professional and effective manner.

Pay Range: $32.00-$38.00/hr
Leveling and actual compensation dependent on skills and experience.

Glidewell Dental

About Glidewell Dental

Glidewell is America’s largest digital dental lab, pioneering industry-first innovations that expand what’s possible in restorative dentistry. Our mission is to make advanced dental care more accessible and affordable by combining open digital workflows, AI-powered manufacturing, and vertically integrated operations.

We meet dentists where they are on their digital journey, offering flexible solutions that fit any practice—accepting all scanners, digitizing analog impressions, and delivering restorations with unmatched speed and consistency.

Glidewell leads the dental lab industry in technology, education, and clinical support, empowering dental teams through comprehensive CE programs, streaming media, and hands-on workshops.

As the pace-setter in dental lab innovation, we remain committed to driving down costs, improving outcomes, and supporting the next generation of dental professionals.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Year Founded
1970
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