R&D Product Development Engineer
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - Dentsply Sirona in Badia Polesine
Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century 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 dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.
For Zhermack S.p.A., our manufacturing site in Badia Polesine (RO), we are looking for a:
R&D; Product Development Engineer – Fixed-Term Contract
Reporting to the R&D; Dental Manager, the successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary Research & Development team and will be responsible for the development, testing, and aging studies of silicones and alginates, supporting Supply Chain activities. The role will also contribute to the preparation and review of technical documentation required for medical device registration processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop products and materials, ensuring the continuous improvement of existing solutions within the timelines established for commercial launch.
- Coordinate and manage product development activities, from concept definition through scale‑up and technology transfer from laboratory to manufacturing.
- Contribute to the creation of bills of materials, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
- Collaborate with suppliers in the qualification of new raw materials and components.
- Ensure technical compliance, product quality, and adherence to regulatory and market requirements.
- Provide data and reports to the R&D; Documentation Specialist to support the preparation of technical product documentation.
- Identify root causes of non‑conformities and propose corrective actions.
Requirements
- Strong alignment with the company values of Respect (for company standards, vision, colleagues, customers, processes, and operating procedures), Responsibility, Collaboration, Reliability, and Agility (continuous improvement).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific field, such as Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (CTF), or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Results‑oriented mindset with the ability to work toward objectives.
- Agility and intellectual curiosity, with a genuine interest in change and continuous learning.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Good command of spoken and written English.
- Proficient in the use of standard IT tools and software applications.
Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law.
All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.
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