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
Relocation Assistance: May be available for exceptional candidates
About the Laboratory:
Join a well-established, fully digital dental laboratory with over 100 team members. 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.