Job Description

Position Title: Implant CAD/CAM Designer (3Shape)

Location: On-Site – Orange County, California

Salary Range: $30–$45/hour (Hourly, DOE)

Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person Only

About the Laboratory:

Join a well-established, fully digital dental laboratory. We focus on high-quality, patient-specific restorations with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge digital workflows and implant solutions.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Implant Designer to join our implant department. The ideal candidate is a skilled 3Shape designer capable of handling a wide variety of implant-related cases with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design implant abutments and crowns using 3Shape (strongly preferred).
• Ensure implant case requirements are accurately executed.
• Review doctor prescriptions and clinical case notes.
• Communicate technical concerns or suggestions for alternative solutions to the internal customer service team.
• Design across a range of implant systems (e.g., Nobel, Straumann, etc.).
• Optional (preferred but not required): All-on-X designs and surgical guides.

Requirements:

• At least 2+ years of direct experience designing implant cases in 3Shape.
• Proven ability to design both abutments and final restorations.
• Strong understanding of implant workflows, systems, and case planning.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex cases.
• Comfortable working independently at a computer-based station.
• Strong communication skills to support internal coordination with customer service.

Preferred but Not Required:

• Experience designing All-on-X or full arch restorations.
• Knowledge of surgical guide design.
• Experience with Exocad.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly pay between $30–$45/hour (based on experience).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (company-sponsored).
• 401(k) plan (non-matching).
• Potential bonus or productivity-based pay options (e.g., piece rate depending on role).
• Opportunity for long-term growth and career development within a well-respected lab.

Important:

• This is an on-site position. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
• Initial interviews may include a remote design test; finalists may be invited on-site.

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