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 developgroundbreaking 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.Our Surgical Structural Heart (SSH) business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. This Senior Engineer position is an exciting opportunity with the Modeling and Design Team to expand the simulation, optimization, and design capabilities in the SSH R&D group to improve the current products and optimize the upcoming technologies and therapies.Key Responsibilities:
Support project teams to optimize device design and performance by utilizing design tools and predictive engineering methods (e.g., CAD, FEA, and optimization)
Analyze and evaluate experimental data to create and validate the computational models.
Create, test, and improve products by developing complex models and tests, analyzing results, making recommendations, and developing reports based on engineering principles.
Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models, drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and process specifications.
Identify, evaluate, manage, and provide guidance to suppliers, including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria for suppliers.
Evaluate input and form a technical recommendation, including designing parts, components, and subsystems.
Present the analysis results to the stakeholders and contribute to publishing internal reports and technical summaries.
Work in a cross-functional team environment and collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to meet project objectives.
Some domestic and international travel (up to 5%)
What you'll need (Required):Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering, 4+ years’ experience - OR -Master's Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, 3+ years’ experience - OR -Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
2+ years’ experience with FE modeling
Experience with FE software (ABAQUS or LS-DYNA)
Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or Creo)
What else we look for (Preferred):
MS or PhD degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.
Understanding of general engineering design principles and a working knowledge of the design of experiments (DOE) and other engineering workflows
Familiarity with nonlinear mechanics, Fatigue, and plasticity
Familiarity with the mechanics of soft tissues is a plus.
Experience with scripting environments such as Python and MATLAB
Ability to read and interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5
Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal), and interpersonal relationship skills, including consultative and relationship management skills.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Good leadership skills and ability to influence change.
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 inter-departmental teams and key contacts representing the organization on contracts or projects.
Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters requiring organizational coordination.
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 the 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 $103,000 to $146,000(highly experienced).The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).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.
