R&D Technician II

About the role

Dandy is hiring a R&D Technician II to support our metal partials manufacturing line. In this role, you’ll perform hands-on production work—from metal post-processing through assembly, quality checks, and packing—in a fast-paced, scaling dental manufacturing environment. Dental or dental lab experience is ideal but not required; what matters most is being a self-starter who’s comfortable on a computer and keeping accurate, organized records as you go.

This role sits within R&D, where processes, equipment, and priorities can shift with little notice as we develop and scale new manufacturing lines. We’re looking for someone energized by that environment: comfortable adapting to change, flexible when things are still being figured out, and able to stay effective amid ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Perform metal post-processing on printed frameworks: support removal, tumbling, and finishing to meet spec
• Work at the marrying station to join components, then support assembly, quality checks, and packing
• Track case-level status and inventory using spreadsheets and internal portal tools—accurate, up-to-date records are core to the role
• Inspect finished components against quality standards and flag issues before they move downstream
• Operate and help maintain production equipment (mills, printers, finishing stations); perform basic troubleshooting and escalate as needed
• Follow and help refine SOPs as the line scales; flag process gaps and suggest improvements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a dental, dental lab, or similar precision manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Comfortable and efficient using a computer—spreadsheets, portals, and production tracking tools are used daily
• A self-starter who can work under minimal supervision and take ownership of daily production
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with repeatable, quality-driven processes
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive manual tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing production environment as the line scales
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity—able to adapt quickly as R&D processes, equipment, and priorities evolve
• Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the English language

Bonus points for

• Hands-on experience with removable partial dentures (RPD), metal frameworks, or similar dental appliances
• CNC milling or precision machining experience
• Familiarity with 3D-printed metal or acrylic components and their post-processing
• Experience with case-tracking, MES, or similar production-tracking software