Cad Cam Designer

Job Description

Job Description

CAD/CAM Dental Designer

Location: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site

About the Role:

A growing dental laboratory in 50 minutes Northwest of Philadelphia, PA is seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Dental Designer with strong knowledge of both 3Shape and Exocad . This position is ideal for a skilled digital designer who is comfortable working on a variety of restorative cases and wants to be part of a collaborative, quality-focused lab environment.

The right candidate should have a strong understanding of digital dental workflows, restorative design principles, and the ability to manage cases accurately and efficiently from digital scan to final design.

Key Responsibilities:

The CAD/CAM Dental Designer will be responsible for:

• Designing dental restorations using 3Shape and Exocad.
• Working on Crown & Bridge, implant, and more complex restorative cases.
• Supporting full-arch / All-on-X or large reconstructive cases when needed.
• Reviewing digital scans, prescriptions, and case requirements before design.
• Communicating with the lab team to ensure accuracy, function, and esthetics.
• Collaborating with technicians, managers, and clinical partners on complex cases.
• Maintaining quality, consistency, and timely completion of digital cases.
• Helping improve digital workflows and overall production efficiency.
• Supporting junior team members when needed, depending on experience level.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Dental CAD/CAM Designer.
• Strong working knowledge of 3Shape and Exocad.
• Experience designing Crown & Bridge restorations.
• Implant design experience preferred.
• Full-arch / All-on-X experience is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of occlusion, anatomy, margins, contacts, and esthetics.
• Ability to read prescriptions and follow detailed case instructions.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage case deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

Preferred Background:

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Crown & Bridge digital design.
• Implant restorations.
• Smile design or anterior esthetic cases.
• Full-arch or large reconstructive cases.
• Digital lab workflows from scan review through production.
• Both 3Shape and Exocad in a production lab environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $80,000 – $110,000+, depending on experience and technical capabilities.
• Compensation may be flexible for candidates with advanced technical skills, complex case experience, and the ability to support workflow improvement or team training.
• Attractive incentives and/or performance bonuses may be available.
• Potential profit-sharing opportunities.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Weekends off.
• Health insurance.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.