Glidewell Dental Careers

Description

• Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity with particular reference to miniature CNC milling machines.
• Maintains and integrates control systems for machine tool applications, including PC-based, and CNC-based systems.
• Evaluates alternative system solutions to meet stated requirements.
• Develops and operates PC control systems for multi-axis motion systems.
• Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
• Assists in build and commissioning of production CNC machines and custom automation projects.
• Interacts with maintenance personal and customers to support machines in field as necessary.
• Develops and tests CNC machine control systems; defines machine parameters and tunes servo systems.
• Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop designs for equipment, machines, and subsystem components.
• Translates computer-aided design models intro a series of commands that control the movements of machine tools.
• Imports CAD models into CNC programming software to define dimensions and features of the part to be produced.
• Analyzes CAD models and engineering specifications to determine the appropriate tools and most efficient sequence of tool operations.
• Confers with other research personnel to clarify and resolve problems, and develop designs.
• Prepares electrical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Evaluates, writes, and modifies motion programs to increase machine performances.
• Perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or minimum five (5) years of related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been demonstrated/achieved.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in industrial controls or factory automation field.
• Prior experience with C++ and/or Python.
• Prior experience with multi-axis PLC controls required.
• Prior experience setting up CNC machines is a plus. 

Glidewell is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.

Note to Current employees: Please apply through Employee Transfer Application to complete the transfer request form.