R&D Validation and Process Engineer, Materials

Location:

Huntington Beach, CA (Onsite)
Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000 (Depending on Experience)

Sprint Ray is redefining digital dentistry by offering the industry's only complete 3D printing solution, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology, advanced materials, clinical education, and dedicated customer support throughout the customer journey. As an R&D Validation and Process Engineer, Materials, you will play a critical, hands‑on role in validating 3D printing materials, optimizing complex resin processing parameters, and ensuring seamless end‑to‑end performance across Sprint Ray's digital dentistry ecosystem.

Working in close collaboration with materials scientists, workflow optimization specialists, hardware engineers, and validation teams, you will establish rigorous validation protocols for next‑generation dental photopolymers, evaluate material properties from bench scale through production, and author comprehensive process validation reports based on thorough hands‑on testing. This is a fully on‑site position ideal for a data‑driven engineer with a strong background in materials characterization, additive manufacturing process optimization, and technical report writing.

• Design, execute, and document comprehensive validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new 3D printing materials, photopolymer resins, and complete post‑processing workflows.

• Evaluate mechanical, thermal, and dimensional properties of printed parts to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with clinical standards.

• Optimize 3D printing process parameters (e.g., exposure profiles, layer thickness, light intensity) and post‑curing regimes to maximize photopolymer performance, dimensional accuracy, and print reliability.

• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional workflow, validation, and hardware teams to support scale‑up, tech transfer, and process optimization for chemical manufacturing and resin bottling lines.

• Lead design of experiments (DOE) to investigate resin stability, print reliability, and failure modes across different hardware platforms.

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization in workshop area.

• Follow safety rules and procedures constantly.

• Collect data and perform statistical analysis on user experience to drive product features and reliability improvements.

• Monitor top product failure modes and provide manufacturing knowledge to QA to reduce production costs.

• Maintain a functional Mechanical workshop and maintain inventory level of the R&D department

• Perform rigorous hands‑on laboratory testing and author detailed process validation reports, technical documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support product qualification.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

• 3+ years of experience in materials validation, process engineering, quality assurance, or product development within polymer synthesis or additive manufacturing.

• Strong understanding of photopolymerization chemistry, resin formulations, and additive technologies.

• Hands‑on experience operating SLA/DLP 3D printers, post‑processing hardware, and materials testing equipment (e.g., tensile/flexural testing, viscosity, UV curing analysis).

• Proven expertise in conducting hands‑on materials testing and drafting thorough, publishable process validation reports and technical specifications.

• Knowledge of polymer and materials science principles, including structure‑property relationships.

• Familiarity with dental materials, additive manufacturing, or medical device products is preferred.

• Experience supporting process development,…