Electromechanical Engineer

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we’re looking for the best to join us.

As an Electromechanical Engineer, this role is responsible for the design, development, integration, and lifecycle support of electromechanical medical devices and subsystems in a U.S. FDA-regulated environment. The position combines strong hands-on engineering expertise with deep practical experience operating under FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and applicable U.S. and international standards.

This role works closely with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Supply Chain teams to ensure products are developed in full compliance with FDA Design Controls and are inspection-ready at all times, supporting 510(k), De Novo, or PMA submissions.

Primary Job Responsibilities

General Scope of Role:

• Lead the design and development of electromechanical systems, components, and assemblies for medical devices

• Translate user needs and system requirements into robust technical solutions with full design traceability.

• Execute development activities in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485.

• Author and maintain inspection-ready Design History Files (DHF).

• Support regulatory submissions and FDA inspections.

• Support design transfer to manufacturing including DFM/DFA and DMR/DHR documentation.

• Participate in CAPA, complaint handling, and root cause investigations.

Success in this role looks like:

• High-quality, compliant electromechanical designs meeting user needs and performance and safety requirements.

• Clear, traceable, and defensible design documentation.

• Efficient transfer of designs into manufacturing.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.

Years and Type of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing electromechanical products under stringent safety, quality and regulatory requirements

• Significant experience in a U.S. FDA-regulated medical device environment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Capabilities:

• Strong electromechanical system design and integration skills.

• In-depth knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 risk management.

• Experience with verification and validation activities.

• Ability to specify prioritized technical requirements based on expectations and regulatory constraints. Ability to clearly document and defend technical decisions during FDA inspections and audits.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience with computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools for mechanical and electrical design. Ability to work flexibly and handle multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining operational excellence

• Ability to build strong relationships and work across global internal and external teams across multiple geographies, cultures and time zones

• Fluent in English (reading, writing and comprehension), additional languages considered a plus 

• May require domestic and international travel

How We Lead the DS Way - Key Leadership Behaviors

• Actively articulates and promotes Dentsply Sirona’s vision, mission, and values.

• Advocates on behalf of the customer.

• Promotes high performance, innovation, and continual improvement.

• Consistently meets Company standards, ethics, and compliance requirements.

• Clear and effective communication with stake holders, which span across multiple levels, socio-geographic areas, and functional expertise.