Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.
About the Role
Dandy is looking for a world class Senior Controls Engineer to lead software development for our next-generation Special Purpose Machines (SPM) for manufacturing custom-made prosthetics. This role will be a key member of the EPD Manufacturing team, driving the development and integration of new machines and processes needed to power Dandy’s rapid growth.
Please note this role will require 40-50% travel to our Indianapolis facility.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with internal engineering teams and 3rd-party integrators to build and ramp machines from initial POC to high volume production.
Help build out the SCADA and PLC layers for Dandy’s machines across multiple sites
Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp.
Implement standardized platforms for all of Dandy’s machine software that supports testing, observability, release, and more.
Collaborate with broad range of technical expertise throughout the company
What We're Looking For
4+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in a high growth startup.
Substantial experience in manufacturing software, including SCADA (ideally, Ignition) and PLC programming.
Self-motivated and self-managing, with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of dev-ops and full-stack development.
Why Apply?
We move fast. Have the ability to see your projects go from initial concept to implementation at scale in weeks not years
Redefine an industry: be on the forefront of new technologies, materials, and equipment that define future state of the dental industry
Req ID: J-1062
For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.
Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!
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What We Do
Dandy is transforming the massive ($400B) but antiquated dental industry. Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital investors, we’re building custom, end-to-end, precision software and manufacturing from the ground up to provide high-quality, consistent, and affordable restorations to our doctors and their patients. 2 million people already have a Dandy product in their mouth and that number is rapidly growing.
Why Work With Us
At Dandy, we move fast—learning, growing, and tackling big challenges alongside the smartest, most driven teammates. We embrace discomfort, knowing growth happens outside our comfort zones.
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