Factory Automation Engineer (TX) at Dandy

Carrollton, Texas, United States

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$104,600 – $148,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Dental, Healthcare, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering from a four-year university
  • Minimum of four years of experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer, or similar role
  • Equipment ownership from enablement through long-term sustainability
  • Proven ability to evaluate, develop, and manage process parameters in the manufacture of products
  • Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret extensive abstract and concrete variables
  • Excellent oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Participate in design reviews for automated equipment development
  • Lead all factory integration activities required to receive new, automated equipment
  • Support all new equipment testing and qualification
  • Become an equipment owner and expert; responsible for sustaining equipment performance and continuous improvement
  • Monitor equipment health and use data to identify root cause and corrective actions (RCCA)
  • Lead systematic, cross-functional efforts to sustain high Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
  • Evaluate processing conditions and resultant material properties and troubleshoot as necessary utilizing SPC techniques
  • Assume full responsibility for managing process conditions to meet Process Control Document requirements and mechanical and physical properties
  • Implement and operate mechanical and electromechanical systems
  • Actively pursue and direct process improvements to improve performance, cost, etc
  • Solve problems using cross-functional teams with tools such as DMAIC and Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Develop and implement processing conditions for new equipment and new materials
  • Develop programs that assist manufacturing in consistent continuous improvement efforts
  • Manage qualification efforts required for new equipment, processes, and materials
  • Provide training as necessary to operations personnel
  • Provide timely disposition of nonconforming product and support root cause and corrective action activities
  • Monitor and regularly report out on line yield and efficiency achievements
  • Investigate quality non-conformances, recommend and/or help implement corrective actions
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to complete safety, quality, or continuous improvement action items for assigned process area(s)
  • Interface with customers and support as needed
  • Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies

Skills

Automation Engineering
Manufacturing Processes
Equipment Integration
Equipment Qualification
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Data Analysis
Design Reviews

Dandy

Digital dental lab services and software

About Dandy

Dandy provides digital dentistry solutions to dental practices across the United States, enabling them to transition from traditional methods to modern digital techniques. Their services include digital scanning, design, and manufacturing of dental prosthetics such as dentures and implants. Dandy's proprietary Chairside software simplifies the scanning process, allowing dental professionals to perform complex procedures with greater accuracy and efficiency. Unlike competitors, Dandy offers their Chairside software for free, making it easier for practices to scan patients and submit lab cases. The company generates revenue through the manufacturing and sale of dental products based on these digital scans, along with providing clinical support and live scan feedback. Dandy's goal is to enhance patient experiences and improve operational efficiency for dental practices by facilitating the adoption of digital dentistry.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$4.2MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Parental planning
Mental health benefits
401(k) plan
PTO
Fitness reimbursements

Risks

Competition from established companies like Align Technology is increasing.
Data privacy concerns are rising with digitalization in the dental industry.
Rising raw material costs could impact Dandy's profit margins.

Differentiation

Dandy offers a unique end-to-end digital dental lab service.
Their Chairside software simplifies the scanning process for dental professionals.
Dandy provides free software, earning revenue from dental prosthetics sales.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital dental solutions aligns with Dandy's offerings.
Personalized dental care trend supports Dandy's customized prosthetics services.
AI integration in dental imaging complements Dandy's digital scanning technology.

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