Principal Engineer, Automation

Job Description

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 Principal Engineer, Automation position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Design, develop, and implement automation equipment and systems, integrating robotics and vision technologies to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and production managers, to identify automation opportunities and requirements.
• Lead in the identification and ensure implementation of opportunities to optimize/improve manufacturing processes including using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) employing technical design skills to re-design/design of and ensure equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. are up to standards
• Lead the development and maintenance of automated systems, ensuring high efficiency, precision, and reliability in manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of automation equipment, identifying areas for improvement and implementing optimizations.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating best practices into the automation strategy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing workflows.
• Lead and establish complex project plans to ensure deliverables are completed to customer’s expectations, using project management tools (e.g., Project Plan, Agile Method, Risk Analysis, etc.)
• Other incidental duties

What you’ll need (Required):
• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Scientific field plus a minimum of 6 years of experience OR

• Master's Degree in an Engineering or Scientific field plus a minimum of 5 years of experience OR
• Ph.D. in an Engineering or Scientific field plus a minimum of 2 years of experience
 

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite; CAD experience preferred
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of CAD software and mechanical design principles.
• Extensive experience with motion control systems and robotic applications.
• Extensive experience with pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of vision systems.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in automation.
• Ability to translate technical information to all levels of the organizations
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
• Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
  Extensive understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts
• Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific 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

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 $118,000 to $167,000 (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.