Innovation starts from the heart. Our Advanced Innovation & Technology (AI&T) teams harness the imagination, courage, and resourcefulness to think beyond what’s currently possible, and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If you’re an early-stage innovator, then Edwards AI&T team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. We’ll give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology.
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer with 4-5 years of product development experience to lead the development of mechanical systems and components throughout the product lifecycle, from early feasibility through detailed design and verification.
The role combines mechanical design, testing, supplier collaboration, and technical problem-solving in a dynamic medical device development environment.
How you will make an impact:
- Lead development activities for products and subsystems from early feasibility through detailed design and verification.
- Design mechanical components and assemblies and mechanisms using CAD tools and generate engineering drawings and specifications.
- Plan, execute, and analyze mechanical testing to evaluate product performance, reliability and design robustness.
- Develop test methods, test fixtures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
- Lead root cause investigations, failure analysis, and design improvements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, clinical and cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, including component development, specifications, tolerances, manufacturability and qualification activities.
- Support verification and pre-clinical testing activities and document engineering findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Drive technical communication and alignment across global teams by presenting development progress, test results, and engineering recommendations.
- Provide technical guidance to technicians and coordinate prototype assembly and testing activities.
What you’ll need:
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical product development.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Medical devices industry experience – strong advantage
- Proven experience developing mechanical products or mechanisms.
- Hands-on experience in mechanical testing, data analysis, failure investigation, and technical problem-solving.
- Experience performing delicate hands-on work using Dremel tools and laser welding is an advantage.
- Strong ownership, communication, collaboration, and execution skills
- Full professional proficiency in English.
Skills Required
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- At least 4 years of mechanical product development experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Experience developing mechanical products or mechanisms
- Hands-on experience with mechanical testing, data analysis, failure investigation, and technical problem-solving
- Medical device industry experience
- Experience using Dremel tools and laser welding
- Strong ownership, communication, collaboration, and execution skills
- Full professional proficiency in English
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
