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. 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 Advanced Technology (AT) teams harness the imagination, courage, and resourcefulness to think beyond what’s currently possible, and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If you’re an early-stage innovator, then Edwards AT team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. We’ll give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology.

How you’ll make an impact:

Design novel experiments, tests, designs, and platforms and utilize engineering resources to drive project completion for complex problems
Provide strategic direction and guidance on all Manufacturing projects within business unit including process design and/or improvements

SME technical expertise in certain technical disciplines (e.g., materials, tissue, catheters)

Responsible for multiple projects and processes across the business unit; Accountable for the implementation of opportunities to optimize/improve manufacturing processes/systems, including using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods), employing technical design skills to re-design/design on new products and/or processes.

Develop new standards for product, process, and equipment design

Develop training, coach, and guide lower-level employees on highly complex or novel procedures

Evaluate external technologies, intellectual properties, and suppliers for business development opportunities to solve complex problems

 Participate in engineering advisory board (e.g., ISO committee, validation board, industry forums)

Provide recommendations, identify and gain buy-in from senior management in support of new projects, initiatives, and/or programs (e.g., identify steering committee)

May be selected as an Independent Reviewer for design review

Other incidental duties

What you’ll need (Required):
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field + a minimum of 12 years of related experience -OR-Master's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field + a minimum of 11 years of related experience -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent + 8 years of related experience

What else we look for (Preferred):

Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite; CAD experience preferred

Excellent facilitation and presentation skills

Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

Ability to translate highly complex and technical information to all levels of the organizations

Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization while applying advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts in related disciplines

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

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

Expert understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work

Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change

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

Serves as best practice/quality resource within and outside own discipline

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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $156,000 to $221,000 (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 Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been 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 locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.