CAD/CAM Designer (Birmingham, AL)
Summary
An experienced CAD/CAM designer at a full-service dental laboratory in Birmingham, AL designs complex crown & bridge and full-arch All-on-X implant restorations using 3Shape and exocad, prepares digital designs for milling (zirconia, PMMA, e.max, titanium), and runs 3D printing workflows on-site.
CAD/CAM Designer - Dental Laboratory
Birmingham, AL | On-site | Full-Time
Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000 per year (DOE) + Full Benefits
About the Opportunity
A well-established, full-service dental laboratory in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Designer to join its digital department. This role is ideal for a skilled designer who enjoys complex restorative work, including large crown & bridge cases and full-arch All-on-X implant restorations, and wants to grow with a lab that invests in digital technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Design crown & bridge restorations, including large multi-unit and full-arch cases, using 3Shape and exocad
- Design All-on-X / full-arch implant restorations (hybrids, bars, screw-retained prostheses), working with scan bodies, implant libraries and multi-unit abutments
- Process digital impressions and model scans; evaluate margins, occlusion, contacts and emergence profiles
- Prepare and nest designs for milling (zirconia, PMMA, e.max, titanium) and operate/maintain milling units
- Run 3D printing workflows (models, try-ins, provisionals, guides), including post-processing
- Collaborate with technicians, case planners and clinicians to resolve case issues and meet turnaround times
- Uphold quality control standards and help troubleshoot software and equipment issues
Qualifications
- Proven dental laboratory CAD/CAM design experience
- Strong proficiency in both 3Shape and exocad
- Demonstrated experience designing large crown & bridge cases and All-on-X / full-arch implant cases
- Hands-on experience with milling and 3D printing
- Solid understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion and restorative materials
- Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage high case volume on deadline
- CDT certification a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- $70,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience
- Full benefits package
- Stable, growing lab with modern digital equipment
Interested? Contact Kimberly Nixon, BSDH, RDH | i4 Search Group | 770-561-8915 | kimberly@i4searchgroup.com