Edwards Lifesciences is looking to improve patient lives by driving structural heart innovation, and this Senior Technologist, R&D/QA Engineering position will contribute to this goal by optimizing products, processes, and equipment.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree or equivalent in or technical degree/certificate, 8 Years years experience in R&D Lab and/or medical device experience OR 10 Years related experience
- Strong computer skills, including usage of MS Office Suite; and CAD if applicable
- Extensive knowledge of equipment in a lab environment
- Ability to perform complex troubleshooting
- Ability to identify problems and relevant issues in complex situations, assessing using standard procedures and may propose solutions
- Ability to use a wider range of manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment; use tools such measuring equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques and procedures
Responsibilities
- SME (Subject Matter Expert) with in-depth knowledge and technical proficiency in support of the widest range of engineering activities such as test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly; including identifying potential improvement opportunities and proposing technical solutions to optimize products, processes, and/or equipment
- Build complex prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units, samples, and/or chemical solutions; may include making material recommendations
- Perform operational test and identify failure modes on systems and equipment and propose and implement technical solutions
- May build prototypes for physician demonstration
- Perform complex work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions
- Collect, document, and analyze test data
- Operate a wide range of lab equipment including set-up, clean-up, break-down, and re-assembly
Other
- On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period
- Train, coach, and guide lower level employees on new procedures, assess work techniques, and provide feedback to engineers on procedures
- Must be able to work independently in completing assigned projects, developing work instructions, and advancing the competency of other technicians
- 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
- COVID-19 vaccination is required for this position, unless a medical or religious accommodation is granted
