CAD/CAM Designer

CAD/CAM Designer - Dental Laboratory

Birmingham, AL | On-site | Full-Time

Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000 per year (DOE) + Full Benefits

About the Opportunity

A well-established, full-service dental laboratory in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced CAD/CAM Designer to join its digital department. This role is ideal for a skilled designer who enjoys complex restorative work, including large crown & bridge cases and full-arch All-on-X implant restorations, and wants to grow with a lab that invests in digital technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design crown & bridge restorations, including large multi-unit and full-arch cases, using 3Shape and exocad
• Design All-on-X / full-arch implant restorations (hybrids, bars, screw-retained prostheses), working with scan bodies, implant libraries and multi-unit abutments
• Process digital impressions and model scans; evaluate margins, occlusion, contacts and emergence profiles
• Prepare and nest designs for milling (zirconia, PMMA, e.max, titanium) and operate/maintain milling units
• Run 3D printing workflows (models, try-ins, provisionals, guides), including post-processing
• Collaborate with technicians, case planners and clinicians to resolve case issues and meet turnaround times
• Uphold quality control standards and help troubleshoot software and equipment issues

Qualifications

• Proven dental laboratory CAD/CAM design experience
• Strong proficiency in both 3Shape and exocad
• Demonstrated experience designing large crown & bridge cases and All-on-X / full-arch implant cases
• Hands-on experience with milling and 3D printing
• Solid understanding of dental anatomy, occlusion and restorative materials
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage high case volume on deadline
• CDT certification a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience
• Full benefits package
• Stable, growing lab with modern digital equipment

Interested? Contact Kimberly Nixon, BSDH, RDH | i4 Search Group | 770-561-8915 | kimberly@i4searchgroup.com