Principal Engineer, R&D

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Irvine, CA
118K-167K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Design and develop complex mechanical assemblies for TAVR delivery systems, lead R&D tasks, conduct experiments, and oversee engineering documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

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.

We are seeking an outstanding Principal Engineer who excels at designing and developing complex mechanical assemblies and thrives in collaborative environment to brainstorm, develop, and implement practical technical solutions.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Design key elements of next-generation TAVR delivery systems.

  • Create CAD models and drawings for components and complex mechanical assemblies

  • Conduct hands-on lab studies to develop the delivery system.

  • Create, test, and improve products through experiments and tests, analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports.

  • Generate prototypes, work instructions, test methods, and engineering drawings to establish product/process specifications.

  • Lead in the improvement, design and optimization of more complex experiments, tests, analyze results, provide complex recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles that translate to innovative products

  • Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work

  • Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems

  • Create/update complex design control documents including requirement specs, and risk documents with robust knowledge on design control requirements

  • Develop project plans to assess technology and drive project results

What you'll need (Required):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Scientific field with 6+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry

  • Master's degree in Engineering or a Scientific field with 5+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry

What else we look for (Preferred):

  • Catheter design and CAD experience (3+ years solid design experience)

  • Medical device industry experience.

  • Experience with lab/industrial equipment.

  • Solid understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts.

  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite; CAD experience preferred.

  • Strong documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Basic understanding of statistical techniques.

  • Knowledge of processes and equipment used in assigned work.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Team-oriented with the ability to build stable working relationships internally.

  • Compliance with company rules and requirements, including pandemic protocols and Environmental Health & Safety rules.

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 $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.

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The Company
Draper, Utah
13,687 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1958

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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