Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical innovations for structural heart disease. As part of our R&D Engineering team, you will work closely with our Quality and Manufacturing teams to develop the latest tools and technologies to address significant, unmet clinical needs that impact patients’ lives around the world.
Edwards Lifesciences is looking for an R&D Engineering Manager to join our Innovation Center in Caesarea, Israel.
To lead a team of engineers to design a heart valve dedicated to be delivered to the mitral or tricuspid valves via transcatheter approach.
In this role you will lead design, analysis and testing efforts to mature concepts and bring products to design transfer stage.
This is a unique position which allows to influence future designs and bring innovation into Edwards portfolio.
How you’ll make an impact:
Manage a small team of engineers (3-5 people).
Lead design projects from early-stage feasibility till design transfer.
Perform R&D feasibility testing and design verification testing.
Collaborate with cross functional teams (pilot manufacturing, testing, clinical development, quality).
Develop testing models to prove design theories and validate them.
Lead proof of concept development work including animal trials, in-vitro testing and supporting analyses.
Develop and mentor the valve team members.
What you'll need (Required):
B.Sc. in mechanical engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in R&D.
What else we look for (Preferred):
Analytical thinking and good planning abilities.
Managerial experience of R&D/engineering teams/ project management and technical leadership.
Strong knowledge in solid mechanics and fluid dynamics.
Proficiency in SolidWorks.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as Abaqus or equivalent
Proven ability in project planning
About TMTT Business Unit:
Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
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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.
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