CAD/CAM Designer

Job Description

Job Description

CAD/CAM Designer / Dental CAD Technician

Location: Minnesota

Pay: $30–$45 per hour (DOE)

Benefits: Full Benefits Package

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Designer / Dental CAD Technician to join our growing team in Minnesota. This role is ideal for a highly skilled, well-rounded dental technician with advanced digital design expertise and a passion for quality, efficiency, and mentorship. The successful candidate will be proficient in both 3Shape and Exocad , capable of handling complex restorative cases, and comfortable training and supporting fellow technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-quality dental restorations using 3Shape and Exocad software.
• Create digital designs for:
• Anterior crowns and veneers
• Anterior implant restorations
• Full-arch and large bridge cases
• Implant-supported prosthetics
• Complex cosmetic and restorative cases
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure restorations meet functional and esthetic standards.
• Review and troubleshoot digital workflows and case designs.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to other CAD/CAM technicians.
• Assist in developing best practices and standard operating procedures for digital design workflows.
• Stay current with advancements in digital dentistry, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
• Work closely with clinicians and internal teams to ensure case accuracy and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in dental CAD/CAM design.
• Advanced proficiency with 3Shape Dental System and Exocad .
• Strong understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion, esthetics, and restorative principles.
• Extensive experience designing:
• Anterior restorations
• Anterior implant cases
• Large bridgework and complex restorative cases
• Familiarity with a wide range of dental materials, including:
• Zirconia
• Layered zirconia
• Lithium disilicate (e.max)
• PMMA
• Composite materials
• Implant restorative components
• Ability to troubleshoot design and production challenges independently.
• Leadership, coaching, and training experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDT certification is a plus.
• Experience with digital workflows from scan to final restoration.
• Experience supporting laboratory process improvement initiatives.
• Strong cosmetic and esthetic design skills.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Modern digital laboratory environment with advanced technology
• Opportunity to play a key role in training and developing the next generation of technicians

Ideal Candidate: A versatile digital dental technician who excels in anterior esthetics, implant restorations, and large bridge cases, while also serving as a mentor and resource for other team members.