Edwards Lifesciences · 2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Engineer, R&D
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $193K/yr
4+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is dedicated to innovation in medical technology, focusing on structural heart disease. The Senior Principal Engineer will lead the development of products that address critical clinician needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize complex engineering solutions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Initiate and lead in the improvement, design and optimization of highly complex experiments and tests, analyze results, provide complex recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles that translate to innovative products
Define unmet needs through literature reviews or high-touch engagements such as voice of customer (VOC) with Health Care Practitioners (HCPs)
Lead cross functional teams through complex design activities including requirements identification, boundary condition definition, and test method and model development & validations
Ideate and generate novel concepts and incept first designs and prototypes
Lead early concept development by utilizing predictive engineering methods and tools (e.g. FEA, DOE) and collaborating with enabling technology R&D teams
Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications
Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work
Develop project plans to assess complex technology and drive project results
Provide direction and guidance on strategies related to technical solution areas
Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of highly significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems
Train, coach, and guide lower level employees on more complex procedures
Travel domestically and internationally to congress and society meetings, HCP and internal events, and to observe therapies (up to 10%)
Other incidental duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with minimum of 8 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education -OR- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with minimum of 7 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with minimum of 4 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education
Demonstrated proficiency in the usage of FE software (ABAQUS or LS-DYNA) to drive initial designs and design iterations
Demonstrated proficiency in the usage of CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo) to drive initial designs and design iterations
Preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in early prototyping techniques from raw materials to finished components to full device
Demonstrated proficiency in the definition and application of requirements, boundary conditions, and component and product performance
Experience with nonlinear mechanics, fatigue, and plasticity
Experience with Systems Engineering – system/sub-system level requirements, tolerance stack ups, defining the design space, etc
Demonstrated proficiency with engineering design principles and statistical techniques (e.g. Design of Experiments)
Demonstrated proficiency in HCP engagement through VOC sessions, technology presentations, case observations, etc
Strong design control and product development cycle knowledge
Materials Science expertise
Deep knowledge of manufacturing techniques and requirements (e.g. laser-cutting, injection molding, etc.)
Experience with scripting environments such as Python and MATLAB
Demonstrated history of innovation (e.g. patent portfolio)
Demonstrated history of commercializing products
Strict attention to detail
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to participate and present at meetings with internal and external representatives, including senior and executive leadership at Edwards, partnering organizations within Edwards, HCPs, regulatory agencies, suppliers, etc
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization
Expert knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Expert understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to influence change
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Represents organization as key technical contact on contracts and projects
Interacts with senior external representatives on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
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
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
A wide variety of benefits programs
Company
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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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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