Pulpdent Careers
See below for opportunities to join the Pulpdent Team
To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to zoereiches@pulpdent.com
Company Overview
Founded in 1947, Pulpdent Corporation is an industry-leading dental research and manufacturing company. Pulpdent’s corporate headquarters, research laboratory, and manufacturing facilities are located in Watertown, Massachusetts, in the Boston metro area. Its products are distributed globally. Pulpdent is third-generation family-owned business that is widely respected for its innovative products and authentic company culture, which promotes work-life balance, employee retention, and product excellence. The enduring hallmarks of the Pulpdent brand are imagination, dedication, and empowerment, with each of these inspiring the daily work of Pulpdent’s 100-plus employees. To learn more about Pulpdent, including its breakthrough advances in bioactive dental materials and commitment to ethical business practices, visit pulpdent.com.
Job Summary
The manufacturing engineer is a full-time position (40 hours a week, not eligible for overtime) and will be responsible for assisting the engineering team with daily procedures and necessities. This position requires excellent organization skills, a passion for problem solving, and a track record of success in creative environments where they can express ideas and analyze situations to generate effective solutions to production problems.
The team member in this position will work on a large scope of machinery and equipment, and must understand how things are made and function in practice versus just understanding the theory behind it. Engineering theory is an excellent and accelerative starting point; a collection of tangible skills is a necessity in this setting.
Essential Functions
· Assist engineer with technical and regulatory documentation (ISO 9001/FDA)
· Perform and document preventative maintenance tasks on various types of equipment with varying levels of automation
· Assist engineering team with fabrication of parts and new equipment
· Source engineering components and create organized databases of common parts
· Assist engineer with technical research topics related to problems at hand
· Maintain document organization as well as machine shop organization
Required Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
· High School diploma and 5+ years of experience in a technical role in lieu of college education
· Ability to use hand and power tools, belt sanders, grinders, gas torches, taps/dies
· Ability to understand and operate mills, lathes, and drill presses safely in a machine shop
· Ability to splice wires, terminate leads, solder electronics
Preferred Education & Experience
· Familiarity with 3D printing and associated software/techniques
· Proficiency with Arduino or entry level software development/automation coding
· Understanding of PLCs and Motor Drivers
Work Environment & Physical Demands
· Ability to be exposed to loud equipment regularly
· Ability to be exposed to a filtered light environment on occasion
· Ability to be exposed to acids and raw chemicals with the use of PPE on occasion
· Ability to lift various objects up to 50lbs
· Time will be split between an office setting, a chemical factory, and a machine workshop
Other duties as assigned
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
PULPDENT® is an equal opportunity employer. We employ a diverse workforce and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for employment.
Pay: $30.00 – $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Company Overview
Founded in 1947, Pulpdent Corporation is an industry-leading dental research and manufacturing company. Pulpdent’s corporate headquarters, research laboratory, and manufacturing facilities are located in Watertown, Massachusetts, in the Boston metro area. Its products are distributed globally. Pulpdent is third-generation family-owned business that is widely respected for its innovative products and authentic company culture, which promotes work-life balance, employee retention, and product excellence. The enduring hallmarks of the Pulpdent brand are imagination, dedication, and empowerment, with each of these inspiring the daily work of Pulpdent’s 100-plus employees. To learn more about Pulpdent, including its breakthrough advances in bioactive dental materials and commitment to ethical business practices, visit pulpdent.com.
PULPDENT® is an equal opportunity employer. We employ a diverse workforce and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for employment.