CAD Sr. Designer (San Jose, Costa Rica)

 

We are ZimVie, a publicly traded, global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life to our patients by designing, manufacturing, and distributing a comprehensive portfolio of innovative tooth replacement and spine surgery solutions*. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves – their best selves – to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future, and we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!

 

Job Summary:

The title of Senior CAD Designer is awarded to a team member who has met and exceeded expectations in terms of production, quality and who has volunteered to support training, interested in growing and gaining more knowledge, being involved in tasks that require them to go beyond their duties and responsibilities.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for aspects of the Design/Lab Department
• Help to train and support others team members.
• Actively involved in support research and development of CADCAM systems, CODX, RealGuide orMeshmixer
• Assume responsibilities of the design department as updates, be part of meetings and help other designerswith design issues.
• Actively involved with other departments in order to fix, update and solve problems with the protocols.
• Participates in team meetings and brainstorming sessions with the manager to help and give ideas toimprove the department in all the aspects.

 

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

 

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

 

• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increaseproductivity; Works quickly.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for ownactions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completestasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities;Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks forand offers help when needed.

 

Education/Experience Requirements

 

• Dental laboratory Certificate and registrations a plus.
• EXOCAD y 3Shape experieince. 
• 2+ years of working knowledge with dental CAD/CAM design software.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.

 

Travel Requirements

               Up to 10%

 

* On April 1, 2024, ZimVie announced the sale of its Spine business to H.I.G. Capital. Candidates hired for this role will be employed by ZimVie until the legal entity for their loca