Senior Engineer, R&D

Edwards Lifesciences•Irvine, CA

2d•$106,000 - $149,000

About The Position

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. 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: This is an exciting opportunity with the Surgical Discovery Team to lead the development of premier products that solve meaningful clinician needs. Create, test, and/or improve products by developing complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols), analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles Define unmet needs through literature reviews or high-touch engagements such as voice of customer (VOC) with Health Care Practitioners (HCPs) Participate in early concept development by utilizing predictive engineering methods and tools (e.g. FEA, DOE) and collaborating with enabling technology R&D teams Develop and execute engineering project plans Ideate and generate novel concepts and incept first designs and prototypes Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work Evaluate input and form a technical recommendation including designing parts, components and subsystems Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems Train, coach, and guide lower level employees on routine procedures Travel domestically and internationally to congress and society meetings, HCP and internal events, and to observe therapies (up to 10%) Other duties assigned by Leadership What you'll need (Required): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 4 years of experience -OR- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with 3 years of experience -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field What else we look for (Preferred): Demonstrated proficiency in the usage of FE software (ABAQUS or LS-DYNA) to drive initial designs and design iterations Demonstrated proficiency in the usage of CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo) to drive initial designs and design iterations Demonstrated proficiency in early prototyping techniques from raw materials to finished components to full device Demonstrated proficiency in the definition and application of requirements, boundary conditions, and component and product performance Experience with nonlinear mechanics, fatigue, and plasticity Experience with Systems Engineering – system/sub-system level requirements, tolerance stack-ups, defining the design space, etc. Demonstrated proficiency with engineering design principles and statistical techniques (e.g. Design of Experiments) Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment required Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work Good 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 Strong design control and product development cycle knowledge Materials Science expertise Deep knowledge of manufacturing techniques and requirements (e.g. laser-cutting, injection molding, etc.) Experience with scripting environments such as Python and MATLAB. Demonstrated history of innovation (e.g. patent portfolio) Ability to participate and present at meetings with internal and external representatives, including senior and executive leadership at Edwards, partnering organizations within Edwards, HCPs, regulatory agencies, suppliers, etc. 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 contact representing the organization on contracts or projects Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations 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, the base pay range for this position is $106,000 to $149,000 (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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 4 years of experience -OR- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with 3 years of experience -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency in the usage of FE software (ABAQUS or LS-DYNA) to drive initial designs and design iterations
Demonstrated proficiency in the usage of CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo) to drive initial designs and design iterations
Demonstrated proficiency in early prototyping techniques from raw materials to finished components to full device
Demonstrated proficiency in the definition and application of requirements, boundary conditions, and component and product performance
Experience with nonlinear mechanics, fatigue, and plasticity
Experience with Systems Engineering – system/sub-system level requirements, tolerance stack-ups, defining the design space, etc.
Demonstrated proficiency with engineering design principles and statistical techniques (e.g. Design of Experiments)
Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment required
Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
Good 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
Strong design control and product development cycle knowledge
Materials Science expertise
Deep knowledge of manufacturing techniques and requirements (e.g. laser-cutting, injection molding, etc.)
Experience with scripting environments such as Python and MATLAB.
Demonstrated history of innovation (e.g. patent portfolio)
Ability to participate and present at meetings with internal and external representatives, including senior and executive leadership at Edwards, partnering organizations within Edwards, HCPs, regulatory agencies, suppliers, etc.
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 contact representing the organization on contracts or projects
Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
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

Responsibilities

Create, test, and/or improve products by developing complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols), analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles
Define unmet needs through literature reviews or high-touch engagements such as voice of customer (VOC) with Health Care Practitioners (HCPs)
Participate in early concept development by utilizing predictive engineering methods and tools (e.g. FEA, DOE) and collaborating with enabling technology R&D teams
Develop and execute engineering project plans
Ideate and generate novel concepts and incept first designs and prototypes
Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications
Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work
Evaluate input and form a technical recommendation including designing parts, components and subsystems
Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems
Train, coach, and guide lower level employees on routine procedures
Travel domestically and internationally to congress and society meetings, HCP and internal events, and to observe therapies (up to 10%)
Other duties assigned by Leadership

Benefits

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.

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