What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior CAD Designer/3shape Trainer position at Utah Valley Dental Lab?
Company Description Utah Valley Dental Lab is a premier dental laboratory focused on combining superb artistry, advanced processes, and strong practice relationships. The lab leverages the latest dental technology to deliver uncompromised aesthetics, even in complex restorative and implant cases. Utah Valley Dental Lab partners closely with dental practices to improve outcomes and streamline collaboration. The team works with a wide range of products and materials, including lithium disilicate, zirconia, PFM/cast gold restorations, CAD/CAM restorations, provisionals, and implant based restorations. This environment offers dental professionals and technicians the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and high-quality materials.
Role Description The Senior CAD Designer/3shape Trainer is a full-time, on-site role based in Lindon, UT. This role focuses on designing high-quality dental restorations using CAD software, with a primary emphasis on 3Shape design workflows. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating precise digital models for crowns, bridges, implants, and other restorations, reviewing design specifications with technicians and clinicians, and ensuring designs meet aesthetic and functional standards. The role also involves training and mentoring team members in 3Shape and CAD best practices, developing standard operating procedures for digital workflows, and troubleshooting design or software issues. The Senior CAD Designer/3shape Trainer collaborates closely with lab leadership and production teams to support continuous improvement and maintain consistent quality across all cases.
Qualifications
- Strong technical drawing and general drawing skills, with the ability to visualize and communicate complex dental restorations.
- Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), particularly dental CAD platforms such as 3Shape, and experience creating detailed digital models.
- Experience interpreting and producing construction drawings or technical schematics relevant to dental prosthetics and lab workflows.
- Background in design engineering, preferably within dental, medical device, or precision manufacturing environments.
- Previous experience in a dental lab or dental technology setting, with a solid understanding of restorative and implant procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and support colleagues in CAD and digital design techniques.
- Strong attention to detail, quality-focused mindset, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with technicians, clinicians, and lab leadership.
- Relevant technical education or certification in dental technology, CAD, design, or a related field is preferred.