CAD/CAM Automation Engineer

Job Purpose:

The CAD/CAM Automation Engineer will be responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency by integrating automation, robotics, machine connectivity, and digital production systems throughout a dental laboratory. This role will bridge the gap between dental manufacturing, engineering, and emerging technologies to create scalable and repeatable workflows.

The ideal candidate will have experience with CAD/CAM equipment, industrial automation, robotics, machine integration, and process optimization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation solutions for dental manufacturing processes.
• Integrate milling machines, 3D printers, scanners, and other production equipment into efficient workflows.
• Research robotic systems for material handling, machine loading and unloading, and production automation.
• Create standardized workflows to reduce labor, increase productivity, and improve quality.
• Develop machine-to-machine communication and data collection systems.
• Collaborate with CAD designers, technicians, and management to identify automation opportunities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement preventive maintenance strategies.
• Analyze production bottlenecks and implement engineering solutions.
• Work with software vendors and equipment manufacturers to optimize workflows.
• Support future AI, automation, and smart-manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

• Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of automation and process engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Familiarity with milling systems and 3D printing technologies.