Engineer / Technician with experience in dental CAD/CAM (f/m/d) Aarhus Universitet

The Department of Dentistry and Oral Health at Faculty of Health Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications with experience in 3D modelling and manufacturing technology, preferably within the dental field as per 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a full-time position.

You may have one of the following profiles:

• Dental Technician with strong digital competencies
• Engineer with experience in 3D modelling and manufacturing
• Experienced CAD/CAM Specialist with an interest in the dental field

About the department
At Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, you will be employed at an internationally recognised department, where we conduct research on oral health and disease in the teeth, mouth and jaws. We offer an inspiring international research environment with specialised research laboratories, modern clinical facilities and advanced digital equipment throughout the department. Our degree programmes cover the orofacial team for societal healthcare services, divided into three professions: dentist, dental hygienist, and clinical dental technician. We create synergy between our degree programmes and educate students in prevention and treatment of disease and health promotion among the population. The Department has around 300 staff and 700 students. Our research and educational activities focus on orofacial health as an integral part of general health. Collaboration is central to our work and reflects our values of respect, trust, recognition, and professionalism. You can read more about the Department here and the Faculty of Health here.

Your job responsibilities
Aarhus University has a strategic goal of being a digital frontrunner.
You will be a key contributor in the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health’s ambition to fulfil this strategy by integrating digital workflows, 3D technology, and advanced manufacturing into both research and education.
Our laboratories support research and teaching through the production of custom-made models and dental devices.
You will become part of a team responsible for developing and operating our digital manufacturing setup within CAD/CAM and 3D printing.

You will play a central role in:

• Managing digital workflows from scanning to finished product
• Ensuring high quality and proper documentation in the manufacture of custom-made medical devices
• Driving the optimisation of software, processes, and data security

You will report to the Head of Clinic.

Your competences
We expect that you have:

• Experience with CAD/CAM and 3D modelling
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies (3D printing and/or milling)
• An understanding of materials and quality assurance

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Experience with dental software
• Experience with custom-made medical devices
• An interest in digital workflows and process optimisation

As an employee at the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, you will interact with researchers, academic staff within the dental professions, dentists, dental hygienists, clinical dental technicians, and dental assistants. You will also work closely with colleagues in the central dental laboratory, where employees have many years of experience with the department’s workflows and requirements - both analogue and digital.
Strong communication skills are highly valued in this position, as you will have extensive interaction with both colleagues and students.
We also encourage international candidates with experience in dental CAD/CAM and digital manufacturing to apply. We have an international research environment and staff from many different countries. Danish and English are both used in our daily work, and we therefore expect you to have excellent written and spoken English skills. Nonspeaking Danish applicants are expected to learn Danish.
As a person, you are development-oriented and professionally curious. We expect you to work independently once you are familiar with the routines. You have strong collaborative skills, are approachable and service-minded, and contribute positively to a good working environment.

Questions about the position
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Chief Technician Dirk Leonhardt tel.: (+45) 87 16 74 71 after 10th of August or Head of Clinic Rikke Svanterud Larsen tel.: (+45) 2065 2182.  
Your place of work will be the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
We expect to conduct interviews in week 38.

Terms of employment
Terms of employment and pay are regulated by the collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and Public Employees' Organizations – the State Sector (OAO-S General Collective Agreement) and the bargaining organization(s) representing skilled workers and technicians, or by the Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the Danish State.

Application
Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Indication of education (a copy of the diplomas should be uploaded)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the recruitment system

We refer to the faculty’s Guideline for applicants.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

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