Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
Heart disease affects millions of individuals worldwide annually. At Edwards Lifesciences, we are committed to delivering advanced solutions for patients with cardiovascular conditions. With a strong emphasis on innovation, our Surgical Structural Heart (SSH) business unit is dedicated to addressing significant unmet needs within the field of cardiac surgery. This position with the Design and Simulation Team offers an opportunity to advance design capabilities within the SSH R&D group, contributing to the improvement of current and emerging technologies and therapies.
How you’ll make an impact:
- 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%)
What you’ll need (Required):
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or Scientific field , with 6 years' experience, including either industry or industry/education - OR -
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field , with 5+ years' experience, including either industry or industry/education - OR -
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field , with 2+ years' experience, including either industry or industry/education
What else we look for (Preferred):
- MS or PhD degree in materials science or mechanical engineering is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in engineering design
- 2+ years of experience in structural, Mechanical, or Fatigue Analysis
- Demonstrated proficiency in nonlinear mechanics, plasticity, and advanced computational modeling techniques (FEA)
- 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
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $121,000 to $171,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific field with 6 years of industry or industry/education experience
- Master's degree or equivalent in engineering or a scientific field with 5 or more years of industry or industry/education experience
- PhD or equivalent in engineering or a scientific field with 2 or more years of industry or industry/education experience
- Experience in engineering design
- Experience in structural, mechanical, or fatigue analysis
- Proficiency in nonlinear mechanics, plasticity, and advanced computational modeling techniques including FEA
- Knowledge of engineering design principles and design of experiments
- Experience with Python and MATLAB scripting environments
- Knowledge of cGMP medical device manufacturing, FDA or TUV guidelines, and quality system regulations
- Familiarity with soft tissue mechanics
- Excellent technical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally
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
