Job description

As a R&D Engineer (Surgical) you will have an opportunity to impact medical innovations and outcomes for patients suffering from structural heart disease across the globe.

This engineer will work within a cross functional team on the design and development of devices, and therapies for open-heart surgeries from concept to launch. This engineer will learn and apply knowledge of technical principles and Edwards systems/procedures to optimize product development. The ideal candidate is a self- starter, who is a lifelong learner and has strong communication and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities:
Create, test, and/or improve products by developing moderately complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols), analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles

Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering drawings/prototypes, etc. to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications

Create/update portions of design control documents including requirement specs and risk documents

Assign R&D support tasks; gives instruction to technicians on conducting tests; train technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate technician work

Identify, evaluate, manage, and provide guidance to suppliers, including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria for suppliers

Other duties assigned by Leadership

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field, + 2 years of experience -OR-
Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field, + internship, senior projects, work experience, or thesis

Additional Skills:
Prior design experience, e.g., Solidworks, CAD, etc. (highly preferred)

Strong computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite

Solid documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills

Basic understanding of statistical techniques

Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment required (if applicable)

Solid understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering

Solid problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Solid understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work

Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing

Strict attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to work in a team environment, including the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders

Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $81,000 to $114,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

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