R&D Technician II

Dandy is hiring a R&D Technician II to join our rapidly growing venture-backed company, supporting our metal partials manufacturing line. In this role, you'll handle 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 the nature of the work is fast-paced and constantly evolving — processes, equipment, and priorities can shift with little notice as we develop and scale new manufacturing lines. We're looking for someone who's 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

Nice to have

Dental or dental lab experience; 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

Benefits

Healthcare; Dental; Mental health support; Parental planning resources; Retirement savings options; Generous paid time off