Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Engineering Automation position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.
The Director of Engineering will develop and drive Process Automation in providing technical expertise in the design, prototyping, assembly, development, and troubleshooting of innovative automation system in partnership with R&D and NPD groups. Continuing to innovate and improve by extracting more opportunities and benefit from automation technology.
How you'll make an impact:
Initiate and lead the design, prototyping, assembly, development, and troubleshooting of highly complex automation systems in support of R&D, New Product Development / Introduction, instilling DFM. Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groups and key stakeholders. Oversee, inspire, and develop SMEs, and retain a technical talent to ensure automation knowledge continuity and knowledge transfer capabilities from the Ireland site to global sites. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.
Manage resource planning, project planning, budgeting, expense priorities, performance management, and working through team managers to achieve results.
Identify opportunities for and drive the development and management of multiple, highly complex automated systems that resolve manufacturing and/or product inspection challenges.
Provide insight to stakeholders on current automation capabilities to ensure they are reusable in broader initiatives while developing new capabilities
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring collaboration, professionalism and cooperation against scope, timelines and budget for strategic automation program activities.
Embrace Agile Methodology and working efficiently with ambiguity.
Responsible for the tactical execution of value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on Edwards Production System (EPS)
What you'll need to have (Required):
Minimum Bachelors degree in Engineering or related
Experience in Automation deployment
Track record in management of technical and/or automation disciplines and/or agile methodology
Experience working in a regulated industry
What else we look for (Preferred):
Proven successful project management leadership skills
Proficient in both Microsoft Office Suite and Solidworks
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Determines or effectively recommends course of action after considering potential risks of alternatives
Ability to read and interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5
Ability to translate technical information to all levels of the organizations
Experience in PLC logic and programming, and integration of sensors, sub-systems, and controllers Preferred
Experience in development, integration, and programming of Vision Systems Preferred
Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to controls engineering
Demonstrated ability to work with teams to complete critical milestones under pressure with short deadlines
Expert knowledge and understanding of mechanical design & machine building practices
Expert understanding of fixture development & system integration
Expert understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
Extensive understanding of Six Sigma concepts with proven ability to apply to projects
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
Top Skills
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.
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