The Senior Engineer applies knowledge of technical principles and Edwards systems/procedures to optimize product development.
How you'll make an impact:- Innovate, develop, and qualify new test systems, test methods, SOPs, R&D processes, analytics routines, engineering models, etc., to evaluate product performance.
- Create, evaluate, and improve on products by developing designs, leading experiments (including writing and executing protocols), analyzing results, making recommendations, and authoring reports, based on strong engineering principles.
- Create/update 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, coordinate technician work.
- Evaluate input and form technical recommendations including designing test systems and processes, parts, components and subsystems.
- Train, coach, and guide lower level employees on routine procedures.
- Other duties assigned by leadership.
What you'll need (Required):- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field, 4 years experience, OR
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field, 3 years experience, OR
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field
What else we look for (Preferred):- Strong background with test method development and qualification, experimental design, product testing, data analysis, and test lab equipment.
- Strong background and knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts (special consideration will be given for prior experience with experimental fluid mechanics and/or heart valve performance).
- Proficiency with CAD and fabrication, statistical techniques and software.
- Basic proficiency with AI, automation, programming, and/or medical image analysis is desired.
- Basic familiarity with systems engineering, predictive engineering, and reliability concepts is desired.
- Medical device industry exposure is strongly desired.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence change, thrive in complex teams, and represent the team professionally on broad projects.
- Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with MS Office is required.
- 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/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 $108,000 - $153,000 (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.
