Applies skill and dexterity in the sewing of tissue and non-tissue components used to produce medical devices, in keeping with regulatory and company guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Use tools (e.g. needles, scissors, forceps, specialized tooling, microscope, magnifying lamp, MES) to perform assigned steps, in rotation, in the sewing assembly of stent/valves
• Perform verifications, against specifications, of completed steps, of stent and/or valve
• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records, which may include entry into JDE and any other systems (e.g. MES), as required
• Perform line clearance, i.e., cleaning and sanitizing work stations at the start of the shift and when transitioning to next work orders
• Perform visual inspection under a microscope, and sequential review of colleagues' work
• Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping, general sanitization of work area with approved chemicals, material handling, printing
Education and Experience:
• Secondary Education with previous sewing, GMP, clean room, medical device experience preferred
• No previous related experience required
Additional Skills:
• Ability to use small hand tools, hand eye coordination, and high manual dexterity
• Basic level of understanding of manufacturing procedures
• Basic computer skills, preferred
• Good hand eye coordination, required
• Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English, and good communication skills, required
• Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision by following detailed established manufacturing instructions
• Successful completion of ongoing job training of assembly process steps
• Strict attention to detail
• 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
Skills Required
- Secondary education
- Previous sewing, GMP, clean room, or medical device experience
- Ability to use small hand tools and specialized tooling
- High manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
- Basic understanding of manufacturing procedures
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English; good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team with minimum supervision
- Successful completion of ongoing assembly process training
- Strict attention to detail and adherence to company/EHS rules
- No previous related experience required
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered strong, with multiple plan choices, HSA options, and fertility support, and the company highlights holistic well‑being programs.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match and well‑regarded retirement offerings add clear long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount and look‑back feature makes equity ownership accessible and enhances the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
