Edwards Lifesciences

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 and critical care. 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.

Our Surgical Structural Heart (SSH) business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. This Principal Engineer, R&D position is an exciting opportunity with the Modeling and Design Team to expand the simulation, optimization, and design capabilities in the SSH R&D group to improve the current products and optimize the upcoming technologies and therapies.

You'll make an impact by...

• Lead in improving, designing, and optimizing more complex tests, analyzing results, providing recommendations, and developing reports based on engineering principles that translate to innovative products.
• Support project teams to optimize device design and performance by utilizing design tools and predictive engineering methods (e.g., CAD, FEA, and optimization).
• Analyze and evaluate experimental data to create and validate the computational models.
• Present the analysis results to the stakeholders and contribute to publishing internal reports and technical summaries.
• Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity in designing parts, components, and subsystems.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment and collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to meet project objectives,
• Some domestic and international travel (up to 5%)

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 6+ years of related experience or
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of related experience or
• Ph.D. in engineering or Science with 2+ years of related experience
• 2+ years’ experience with FE modeling
• Experience with FE software (ABAQUS or LS-DYNA)
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or Creo)
• Experience with nonlinear mechanics, Fatigue, and plasticity

What else we look for (Preferred): 

• MS or PhD degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Understanding of general engineering design principles and a working knowledge of the design of experiments (DOE) and other engineering workflows
• Familiarity with the mechanics of soft tissues is a plus.
• Experience with scripting environments such as Python and MATLAB
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strict attention to detail
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills, including high discretion/judgment in decision-making
• Knowledge of the cGMP Manufacturing environment within the Medical Device Industry, including knowledge of FDA / TUV guidelines and quality system regulations in general
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management
• Participate and present at meetings with internal and external representatives
• Develop peer, cross-functional, and cross-business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• 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 the 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 $115,000 to $163,000(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 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.