Senior 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 Sr. 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:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated automation equipment and systems, integrating cutting-edge robotics and vision technologies.
• Oversee and manage a team of engineers, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and mentorship to ensure successful project execution.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality assurance, to align automation initiatives with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes through the application of advanced automation solutions, ensuring high efficiency, precision, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements and emerging technologies, incorporating best practices and innovative solutions into the automation strategy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Initiate and lead 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 on new products and/or processes, etc. are up to standards
• Lead and establish highly 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 8 years of experience OR

• Master's Degree in an Engineering or Scientific field plus a minimum of 7 years of experience OR
• Ph.D. in an Engineering or Scientific field plus a minimum of 4 years of experience

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Extensive experience with CAD software and mechanical design principles.
• Extensive knowledge of motion control systems and robotic applications.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial automation, and control systems.
• Extensive experience with vision systems, including integration, programming, and optimization.
• Extensive experience with pneumatic systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality automation solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 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
• Ability to translate complex and technical information to all levels of the organizations
• Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization while applying broad-based technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
• Expert knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
• Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Expert 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
• Represents organization as key technical contact on contracts and projects
• Interacts with senior external representatives on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• 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, the base pay range for this position is $136,000 to $192,000 (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.