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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.

How you will make an impact :

• In this role, you will be responsible for developing surgical and transcatheter devices to help cardiovascular patients, you will understand the need and the operating environment (anatomy and Cath lab) as well as the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

• 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

• Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications

• Create/update more complex design control documents including requirement specs, and risk documents

• Develop and execute engineering project plans

• Identify, evaluate, manage, and provide guidance to suppliers, including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria for suppliers

• Assign R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians on conducting tests; train technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate technician work

• Evaluate input and form a technical recommendation including designing parts, components and subsystems

• Train, coach, and guide lower level employees on routine procedures

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering

• At least 3 years of experience in R&D Mechanical Engineering

• Proven SolidWorks capabilities

• Experience with Welding, Machining, Laser Cut, CAD experience.

• Hands-on approach

• Must be able to work in a team environment and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects

• Fluent English (oral and written)

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Structural heart medical device experience - An advantage

• Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills

• Basic understanding of statistical techniques

• 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

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!