Senior Designer, Engineering

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 New Product Development Engineering team, you will work closely with our R&D, Pilot Manufacturing, and Quality teams to develop the latest products and technologies to address significant, unmet clinical needs that impact patients’ lives around the world.

Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

How you will make an impact:

• Creating new complex product designs utilizing parametric solid modeling software or applications to develop basic data, complex assemblies and detailed parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures, assess viability of engineering specifications/concepts including advising engineers on suggested revisions on designs.
• Designing more complex products, incorporating ease of manufacturing, safety, performance, and reliability; and selecting equipment and materials, contractual specification requirements and cost; including recommending alternates and solutions needed to achieve the intended design objective. Identifying design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommending revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers throughout the validation process including redline reviews.
• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECR) including describing changes and providing corresponding technical justification; checking completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications; and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning and notes necessary to present design proposals.
• Participating in implementing new processes, methods, and design products in collaboration with Engineering.
• Developing presentations and presenting proposal on designs across internal and external functions to secure consensus on the design viability and functionality.
• Consulting with and providing input to Engineers on Edwards drawing standards and CAD tools, maintaining integrity of the CAD PDM (Product Data Management) modeling software.
• Performing more complex tolerance analysis.

What you’ll need (Required):

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent with 10 years of previously related experience Required.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent in related field preferred
• Subject matter expert of plastic injected molded part design for both prototype and production phases. Deep understanding of molding and 3D printing strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence change
• Problem solving methodology, tolerance analysis, and GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
• Proven expertise in usage of CAD (e.g. Creo, Solidworks, AutoCAD, CAD PDM) and MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of advanced CAD strategies (e.g. Top Down Design, Master Models, Multi-Body)
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating drawings
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English
• Substantial understanding of CAD design principles, techniques and procedures including parametric solid models
• Full understanding of ASME Y14.5M-1994 drawing standards
• Advanced ability to utilize 2-D and 3-D CAD software
• Advanced understanding of fabrication processes (e.g. machining, molding) to leverage in creating and evaluating designs
• Full understanding of materials and materials properties
• Full understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) concepts and principles
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
• Strict attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

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, the base pay range for this position is $88,000 to $124,000 (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.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.