Dental CAD/CAM Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Dental CAD/CAM Designer – Chicago, IL (Full-Time)
An established, growing dental laboratory in the Chicago, IL area is seeking an experienced Dental CAD/CAM Designer to join its digital design team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled designer who enjoys precise, high-quality work, modern digital workflows, and a supportive, team-oriented lab environment with room to grow.
About the Role You will design high-quality restorations from digital scans and impressions, working closely with technicians and lab leadership to deliver accurate, esthetic cases on time.
Responsibilities - Design crowns, bridges, implant abutments, and implant-supported restorations using 3Shape and/or Exocad - Design full-arch and hybrid cases as experience allows - Review digital scans and prescriptions to plan each case accurately - Ensure proper anatomy, contacts, occlusion, margins, and esthetics in every design - Prepare files for milling and 3D printing and support downstream production - Troubleshoot scan, design, and software issues - Communicate with technicians and team leads on case details and turnaround - Meet daily production goals while maintaining high quality standards
Qualifications - 2+ years of dental laboratory CAD/CAM design experience preferred - Proficiency with 3Shape Dental System and/or Exocad - Strong knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion, and restorative design - Experience with milling, 3D printing, and digital workflows a plus - Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage deadlines - Strong communication and teamwork skills - CDT certification a plus but not required
Compensation and Benefits - $80,000 – $100,000 per year, based on experience - Full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Retirement plan options - Paid time off and paid holidays - Continuing education and training on the latest digital technology - Opportunity for advancement within a growing lab
How to Apply If you are a skilled CAD/CAM designer looking for a long-term opportunity with a quality-focused lab, apply today through this posting with your resume. All inquiries are kept confidential, and qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.