Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Engineer II, THV R&D

Edwards Lifesciences Corp$87K — $123K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with relevant academic experience.
  • 2+ years in the medical device industry preferred.
  • Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering is advantageous.
  • Experience with engineering experiments and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with product development processes and CAD software.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and development of next-generation expandable sheath technology.
  • Execute engineering studies and verify product performance.
  • Analyze data and communicate technical recommendations to teams.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to meet physician and patient needs.
  • Create engineering drawings and product documentation.
  • Work with suppliers to develop components and establish specifications.
  • Support design verification by reviewing drawings and conducting assessments.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Variety of benefits programs to support employees and families.
  • Opportunity to work in innovative, life-changing medical technology.
Full Job Description
Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards' groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It's our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

How you'll make an impact:

This role will participate in and drive aspects of the design, characterization, and verification of this new sheath platform. This role will provide support throughout the full development cycle from product concept through commercialization; working with a cross-functional team to achieve both clinical and commercial milestones.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and advancement of next-generation expandable sheath technology.
  • Develop and execute engineering studies, verification activities, and test methods to evaluate product performance and support design decisions.
  • Analyze experimental data, draw technical conclusions, and communicate recommendations to project teams and leadership.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate physician and patient needs into innovative product solutions.
  • Create and refine engineering drawings, component specifications, prototypes, and design documentation to support product development milestones.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to develop components and processes, establish specifications and tolerances, and define acceptance criteria.
  • Support design verification readiness through component development, drawing reviews, and technical assessments.
  • Author and update design control documentation, including product requirements, risk management files, protocols, reports, and specifications.
  • Provide technical guidance to laboratory technicians, including test execution, training, and coordination of assigned activities.


What you'll need (Required):
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Scientific field with 2 years of experience; or
  • Master's degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific field, with an internship, senior project, or thesis in an Engineering or Scientific field, including industry or combined industry/education experience.
  • Relocation is not provided for this role. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Irvine, CA will be considered


What else we look for (Preferred):
  • 2+ years medical device industry experience
  • Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials or Chemical Engineering
  • Experience designing and executing engineering experiments, analyzing data, and drawing data-driven conclusions.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and engineering problem-solving methodologies.
  • Familiarity with product development processes, including design controls, risk management, verification, and validation.
  • Experience developing engineering drawings, specifications, and test methods.
  • Experience working with suppliers or external partners to develop components or processes.
  • Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or an equivalent platform.
  • Strong technical documentation, communication, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.


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 $87,000 to $123,000 (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.

About Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Edwards Lifesciences is an American medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in artificial heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. It developed the SAPIEN transcatheter aortic heart valve made of cow tissue within a balloon-expandable, cobalt-chromium frame, deployed via catheter. The company has manufacturing facilities at the Irvine headquarters, as well as in Draper, Utah; Costa Rica; the Dominican Republic; Puerto Rico; and Singapore; and is building a new facility due to be completed in 2021 in Limerick, Ireland.
Learn more about Edwards Lifesciences Corp
Size
15,700 employees
Market Cap
$45.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$823.4 million
Founded
1958
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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