Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical innovations for structural heart disease. As part of our R&D Engineering team, you will work closely with Project teams to develop early-stage technologies to address significant unmet clinical needs that impact patients’ lives around the world.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Edwards Lifesciences Metals Center of Excellence (MCoE) and work with a dedicated team of engineers focused on providing expertise in medical device implants for metal components.

You will make an impact by...

• Operating a wide range of lab equipment including set-up, clean-up, break-down, and re-assembly, in compliance with EHS and Quality policies.

• Performing routine testing using established procedures/protocols without supervision. Tests and procedures performed will include tensile testing, radial force, DSC, corrosion, fatigue, heat treatment, BFR, etc. Assist engineers in specialized testing.

• Preparing metallographic samples and perform optical microscopy and SEM imaging on metal alloy specimens.

• Reviewing, following, and performing job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, and preparing test reports using existing templates & forms and reviewing for accuracy. Scanning test reports into digital archives.

• Maintaining lab test equipment (DSC, metallography, radial force, corrosion, heat treatment furnace, and tensile testing). Planning & executing calibration and/or PM (preventative maintenance) per established schedule & procedures in collaboration with Metrology and equipment vendors.

• Troubleshooting testing equipment when needed & working with equipment vendors to resolve issues (DSC, metallography, radial force, corrosion, and tensile testing)

• Monitoring and maintaining inventory of lab consumables and ordering supplies as necessary.

• Assisting in inducting new test equipment as well as validation/revalidation activities for existing test equipment.

• Initiating and supporting laboratory investigations and propose recommendations for manager review.

• Compiling and delivering approved lab reports to key stakeholders.

• May train, coach, and guide lower-level technicians on new procedures, assess work techniques and provide feedback on procedures

What you'll need:

Associate's Degree or equivalent in or technical degree/certificate, 2 year’s experience R&D Lab and/or medical device experience is required or 4 years related experience is required.

What else we look for:

• Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills

• Ability to read and understand procedures, drawings, schematics and carry out testing instructions

• GDP (Good Documentation Practices) and GLP (good laboratory practices)

• Strict attention to detail

• Good computer skills, including usage of MS Office Suite

• Substantial understanding of mechanical testing equipment

• Prior hands-on experience with tensile testing, DSC testing, optical microscopy, SEM, corrosion and fatigue testing are preferred

• Ability to perform more complex troubleshooting

• Ability to identify problems and relevant issues in straightforward and more complex situations, assessing using standard procedures

• Ability to use a wide range of testing equipment and willingness to learn new skills to operate unfamiliar test equipment

• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to lab and/or clean room medical device manufacturing

• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams

• Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner

• 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 $51,000 to $72,000 (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.

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.