Edwards Lifesciences · 1 month ago
Principal R&D Design Engineer
USA - California – Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is a company dedicated to innovation in medical devices, particularly for structural heart disease. The Principal R&D Design Engineer will lead design improvements and optimizations, collaborating with various teams to enhance device performance and address unmet clinical needs.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
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%)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with minimum of 6 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education -OR- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with minimum of 5 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with minimum of 2 years of experience of experience, including either industry or industry/education
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
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
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families
Company
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Harry Rowland
SVP IHFM Innovation (Implantable Heart Failure Management)
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