Engineering Co-Op Program, Summer-Fall 2026

Edwards Lifesciences

23h•$54,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is submitted in anticipation of future roles at Edwards. To qualify for Co-Op opportunities, the candidate must be available to work full-time from May/June - December 2026. Program participants will work in our corporate headquarters in Irvine, California. Please visit Edwards.com for information on our locations. Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our University Programs are designed to help early-career professionals contribute to solutions that transform patient lives. We also believe in investing in the future of our talented people across the globe, including early career professionals seeking to explore and establish themselves within the medical device industry. We’ll provide you with the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make innovative contributions. As an Engineering Co-Op with us, you’ll find motivation and inspiration in a culture that emphasizes passion for patients as you discover your own strengths. POSITIONS AVAILABLE We are looking for driven and innovative engineering students interested in Summer-Fall Co-Ops in 2026 How you could make an impact: Opportunity to work as a Research & Development, Clinical Development Engineer, Quality Engineer, and more Gain hands-on experience working closely as a part of an engineering team to develop, test, and implement designs pertaining to advanced medical device technology to address issues caused by structural heart disease. Develop design skills and act as an integral and contributing member of the development team. Design and test new concepts and contribute to the development of innovative medical devices (functional testing, mechanical testing, and simulated use). Provide documentation support and complete written reports on testing and designs. To qualify for Co-Op opportunities, the candidate MUST be able to work in person and full-time from May/June - December 2026.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a student for the duration of the Co-Op project – must graduate December 2026 or later.
MUST be able to work in person and full-time from May/June - December 2026
Must be in good scholastic standing (3.0+ GPA or equivalent).
Must not require a company sponsorship for employment-based visa now or in the future.
Attention to detail and time management skills
Proficient in drafting software (Solidworks or Creo Parametric preferred).

Nice To Haves

Junior or Senior standing preferred, pursuing degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering etc.
Course completion of engineering mechanics and mechanical design is preferred.
Strong interest in pursuing relevant industry experience.
Interest in the healthcare and medical devices industry is a plus.
Comfortable working in laboratory environment.
Hands-on and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience working closely as a part of an engineering team to develop, test, and implement designs pertaining to advanced medical device technology to address issues caused by structural heart disease.
Develop design skills and act as an integral and contributing member of the development team.
Design and test new concepts and contribute to the development of innovative medical devices (functional testing, mechanical testing, and simulated use).
Provide documentation support and complete written reports on testing and designs.
Proactively seek direction from senior engineers
Assist in documenting production department concerns and aid in troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.
Actively participate in design reviews and provide relevant feedback for teammates.
Able to follow procedures, perform testing and clearly convey data results.