Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care. As part of our R&D Engineering team, you will work closely with our Quality and Manufacturing teams to develop the latest tools and technologies to address significant, unmet clinical needs that impact patients’ lives around the world.Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.How you will make an impact:The Principal Engineer - Surgical Services will provide expertise in the optimization of product development. Will lead in the improvement, design and optimization of more complex experiments, tests, analyze results, provide complex recommendations that will translate to innovative products.
Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work.
Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components, and subsystems
Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications
Create/update complex design control documents including requirement specs, and risk documents with robust knowledge on design control requirements
Develop project plans to assess technology and drive project results
Train, coach, and guide lower-level employees on more complex procedures
What you will need (Required):
Bachelor's Degree in in Engineering or Scientific field, minimum of 6 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education -OR-
Master's Degree or equivalent in in Engineering or Scientific field, minimum of 5 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education -OR-
Ph.D. or equivalent in in Engineering or Scientific field, minimum of 2 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education
What else we look for (Preferred):
Medical Device Experience
Experience with design and development of a class III medical device
Experience with the full R&D product development lifecycle
Experience with design and development of nitinol is a plus
Experience using six sigma blackbelt tools such as DOE and GR&R
Proficiency in the usage of relevant computer software
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
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 $115,000 to $163,000 (highly experienced).The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.COVID Vaccination RequirementEdwards 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.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 15,000 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.
