Engineer II, R&D

Company: Edwards Lifesciences
Location: Irvine
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Job Description:

We're looking for engineers with HEART. At Edwards Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT), we are guided by our vision to lead and transform treatment for patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease.True to our patients-first focus, TMTT's engineers puts their whole hearts into meeting the needs and improving the lives of this largely underserved patient population. The anatomies and clinical challenges that exist among patients with mitral and tricuspid valve disease are varied and complex, and we are committed to the development of a portfolio of therapies that transforms treatment and provides world-class outcomes.Our mission is not for the faint of heart, or for those who prefer to go through the motions. As agile-minded trailblazers, our TMTT R&D Engineering team is constantly pivoting and problem-solving to deliver the most effective therapies possible, because it's not about us or our design ideas, it's about developing the right solution to meet the needs of the patient.So, if you're an exceptional Engineering professional with significant experience and a heart for solving complex challenges, join our team and help us improve patients' lives through the development of transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies from the ground up.As an integral part of the R&D team, the Engineer II, R&Dwill play a pivotal role in an early-stage design and development program through critical commercialization activities for the next-gen of a tricuspid/mitral repair system.Key Responsibilities:--- Create, test, and/or improve products by developing moderately complex experiments and tests (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 portions of design control documents including requirement specs and risk documents--- Assign R&D support tasks; gives instruction to technicians on conducting tests; train technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate technician work--- Identify, evaluate, manage, and provide guidance to suppliers, including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria for suppliers--- Other duties assigned by LeadershipRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field + 2 years of experience Required -OR- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field (with internship, senior projects, or thesis in Engineering or Scientific field including either industry or education Required)Additional Skills:--- Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite; CAD experience preferred--- Good 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/controlAligning 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 $81,000 to $114,000(highly experienced).The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

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