Senior Engineer, R&D, Surgical Job at Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences Irvine, CA
$101,000 - $142,000 a year
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a critical team member in identifying early-stage discovery & new platform to advance Edwards in future business needs.
Create, test, design (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 more complex design control documents including requirement specs, and risk documents.
Identify, evaluate, manage, and provide guidance to suppliers, including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria for suppliers.
Assign R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians on conducting tests building prototypes; train technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate technician work.
Evaluate input and form a technical recommendation including designing parts, components, and subsystems.
Work with surgeons, nurses, and hospital staff to understand unmet patient needs.
Train, coach, and guide lower-level employees on routine procedures.
Other duties assigned by Leadership.
Required Education & Experience / Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Scientific field, + 4 years of experience -OR-
Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field, + 3 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Medical Device Experience
Strong proficiency in design (experience in CAD, FEA, SolidWorks preferred)
Experience with design and development of a class III medical device
Experience with the full R&D product development lifecycle
Experience using six sigma blackbelt tools such as DOE and GR&R
Additional Skills:
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.
For California, the base pay range for this position is $101,000 to $142,000 (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.
For United States Applicants Only:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster
Disability accommodation for employment applicants
Edwards E-Verify
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Pay Transparency Notice
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Serve as a critical team member in identifying early-stage discovery & new platform to advance Edwards in future business needs.
Create, test, design (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 more complex design control documents including requirement specs, and risk documents.
Identify, evaluate, manage, and provide guidance to suppliers, including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria for suppliers.
Assign R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians on conducting tests building prototypes; train technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate technician work.
Evaluate input and form a technical recommendation including designing parts, components, and subsystems.
Work with surgeons, nurses, and hospital staff to understand unmet patient needs.
Train, coach, and guide lower-level employees on routine procedures.
Other duties assigned by Leadership.
Required Education & Experience / Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Scientific field, + 4 years of experience -OR-
Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field, + 3 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Medical Device Experience
Strong proficiency in design (experience in CAD, FEA, SolidWorks preferred)
Experience with design and development of a class III medical device
Experience with the full R&D product development lifecycle
Experience using six sigma blackbelt tools such as DOE and GR&R
Additional Skills:
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.
For California, the base pay range for this position is $101,000 to $142,000 (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.
For United States Applicants Only:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster
Disability accommodation for employment applicants
Edwards E-Verify
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Pay Transparency Notice
Please Note :
chrismaxcer.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, chrismaxcer.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.