Staff R&D Engineer - Transcatheter Heart Valves

Company: Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

We have made changes to enhance your experience. If you have applied for a job previously, you will need to create a new account. Thank you for your patience.USA - California - IrvineWe are looking for an exceptional engineer to join the R&D team supporting Transcatheter Heart Valves. The mission of the THV R&D group is to revolutionize patient care and transform medicine by innovating breakthrough medical technologies.We are an R&D Organization that:Pioneers "First of a Kind" solutionsOptimizes existing Products and Procedures to Improve Patient OutcomesLaunches High Performance and High-Quality Products on a Regular CadenceIs the Organization of Choice to work atRigorously Develops our Engineers and TechniciansIs Energized by the Opportunity to help PatientsMakes Meaningful Contributions EverydayThis position is specially part of the THV R&D valve development team. The role of the team is to co-innovate with Israel valve R&D and Irvine delivery system R&D teams to achieve the THV R&D group mission. The team is also a strong partner with the Global Supply Chain group in order to launch these innovations to help patients. The position specifically will focus on early stage R&D including exploration of new ideas, technologies and processes.Key Responsibilities:This position may be asked to present technical materials and project updates to leadership. This position also interfaces with production operators and other personnel.Participate in the intellectual property (IP) generation on behalf of the company (invention disclosures that may lead to future patent filings)Lead in the improvement, design and optimization of more complex experiments, tests, analyze results, provide complex recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles that translate to innovative productsOversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work.Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystemsGenerate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specificationsCreate/update complex design control documents including requirement specs, and risk documents with robust knowledge on design control requirementsDevelop project plans to assess technology and drive project resultsTrain, coach, and guide lower level employees on more complex proceduresRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree + minimum of 6 years of experience, ORMaster's Degree + minimum of 5 years of experience, ORPh.D. + minimum of 2 years of experienceMedical Device Design ExperienceUnderstanding of bioprosthetic valve design is preferred with some experience in the following areas (tissue, textile components, metals, assembly methodology, valve processing, packaging, sterilization)Other Required Skills:Proficiency in the usage of relevant computer softwareExcellent documentation and communication skillsExcellent interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skillsExtensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to EngineeringAdvanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skillsExtensive understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned workAbility to influence othersKnowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturingStrict attention to detailAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levelsAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environmentMust be able to work in a team environment, including frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contactsRepresents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projectsAdhere to all EHS rules and requirements 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/controlE dwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.Posted 2 Days AgoFull timeReq-7383About UsEdwards 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.SDL2017

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