Sr. Product & Engineering Analyst Sr. Product & Engineering Analyst, Product Innovation Role summary This position is ideal for experienced product management professionals to join the Product & Engineering Management team in Research & Developmentas a Senior Product & Engineering Analyst, driving product development roadmap and requirements for Invisalign aligner, Vivera retainer and similar orthodontic and dental products. Partnering with cross-functional teams, including marketing, software engineering, biomechanical engineering, materials engineering, regulatory and quality, you'll inform product requirements and define end to end systems to result in a deep meaningful competitive product. This role is vital in shaping Align Technology's product portfolio and overall business success. Role expectations

• Partner with product managers and engineering stakeholders to define, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap for Align products, translating business strategy and customer needs into technically actionable plans.
• Independently lead small- to medium-scale cross-functional initiatives across new product development, systems enhancements, and continuous improvement, with accountability for technical scope, requirements quality, and delivery readiness.
• Develop deep product, architecture, and systems knowledge to identify, define, and deliver end-to-end technical solutions that address complex business, clinical, and operational needs.
• Elicit, analyze, and derive requirements from stakeholders across product management, clinical, operations, quality, and engineering, converting them into well-structured epics, features, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Lead cross-functional workshops to define system-level requirements, interfaces, and workflow dependencies, ensuring scalable and compliant solutions for internal and external users.
• Evaluate end-to-end system impacts, technical dependencies, and downstream implications of requirements to inform effort estimation, sequencing, release planning, and implementation risk.
• Own backlog quality and refinement by incorporating stakeholder input, technical constraints, product feedback, and compliance considerations to maintain alignment with business priorities and release objectives.
• Author and maintain core technical documentation, including statements of requirements, work instructions, product specifications, risk inputs, and related design control deliverables, in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Own validation of functional requirements by defining test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and user acceptance testing approaches to validate end solution meets intended use and business needs; provide guidance to peers on UAT best practices.
• Apply structured analytical and systems-thinking approaches to resolve technical and programmatic issues in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary development environment.
• Lead implementation and optimization of requirements, traceability, and testing tools, including Aligned Elements, TM4J, and EDMS, to support scalable product development and design control documentation processes.
• Serve as a functional subject matter expert in Design Control and Risk Management, ensuring development activities and documentation align with applicable medical device regulations and standards, including ISO 13485 and

FDA 21 CFR

Part 820, and representing these areas during QMSR and internal/external audits.

• Lead complaint handling and risk management activities to ensure traceability, data integrity, and closed-loop feedback from post-market inputs into requirements, backlog prioritization, and continuous product improvement.
• Drive process improvements across product development, design control, and risk management workflows to improve quality, efficiency, traceability, and cross-functional execution.
• Ensure compliance across applicable regulatory areas and support FDA, Notified Body, and other regulatory or quality audits, as well as periodic regional regulatory requests for Invisalign, Vivera, and ancillary products.

What we're looking for

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering discipline, health science, math or sciences or a related field.

Experience:

6+ years of product management, business analyst or product development experience, Dental Products or Medical Device experience preferred.

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; demonstrated proficiency in requirements gathering, defining product specifications and product strategy. Basic project management skills for research projects.

Communication:

excellent presentation and communication skills, proven ability to provide technical details while tailoring high-level summaries to suit the needs of different audiences.

Teamwork:

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Self-motivated, self-starter willing to work through ambiguity and strive for continuous improvement. Desire and willingness to develop deep clinical understanding of Invisalign products, dentistry and orthodontics. Department Research & Development Employment Type Full Time Location US-California-San Jose Workplace type Onsite Compensation $161,200 - $221,600 / year . . About Align Technology Your growth and well-being: At Align, every smile matters. We're committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect: Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind. Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products. Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans. Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging. Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

Discover Align:

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day. Align's core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives. We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration. At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation. Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here! Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure ? Click on their names for additional information.

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