Edwards Lifesciences · 1 hour ago
Senior Engineering Technologist, Test Method Development
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $99K/yr
8+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. The Senior Engineering Technologist will support new product development projects, focusing on test method development and validation for supplied components while collaborating cross-functionally with various engineering teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Support a wide range of engineering activities such as development of more complex tool, methods, and related validations for various measurement applications under minimal supervision of Engineers; and may propose technical solutions
Build complex prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units; may include making material recommendations
Perform operational test and identify failure modes on systems and equipment and propose and implement technical solutions
Design and build simple to complex fixtures or gages; using sketches, CAD, etc
Perform test method development and validation for equipment and product designs
May create and modify drawings and procedures for fixtures, equipment, products, components or processes
Develop documentation and procedures in support of the inspection of components
Perform more complex work using statistical analysis such as capability, gage R&R, method comparison, and statistical process control
Support Receiving & Inspection and personnel in a cleanroom environment
Collect, analyze, and document test data
Order and maintain test lab/cleanroom supplies and equipment
Initiate, assist and manage change management process for documentation and supplier changes through PLM and SQMS systems
Other duties assigned by Management, including representing the department in corporate level initiatives
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree (or technical degree/certificate) with (8) years of experience in R&D Lab and/or medical device industry; OR (10) years of experience with engineering support, design, quality, manufacturing, or supporting with new product development
Hands-on experience with Test Method Development
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel as required
Preferred
Experience working within a regulated industry
Test Method Development experience with programming and executing measurement routines using vision‑based inspection systems (e.g., Keyence, SmartScope, CMMs), to support dimensional inspection and routine measurements for development and production use
Hands‑on experience developing, executing, and validating inspection and test methods to support pilot and commercial product launches (Test Method Development/Validations)
Strong practical experience with Gage R&R and measurement system analysis, including creating validation documentation and executing studies
Proven ability to design, build, and troubleshoot fixtures to support manual and automated inspection processes
Working knowledge of GD&T, with the ability to interpret drawings and apply tolerances appropriately within test method development; SolidWorks experience preferred
Strong documentation skills, including test protocols, work instructions, and technical reports, with proficiency in MS Office
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
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Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Greene
Vice President, Strategy
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