Job description

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative and challenging program within Edward's Transcatheter Tricuspid and Mitral Technologies Clinical Development team. The Engineer I, Clinical Development will work with cross functional project teams in a unique opportunity to drive the clinical success of PASCAL within TMTT.

Key Responsibilities:
A successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of technical principles that can be applied to clinical procedure, imaging analysis, and engineering. A technically strong background is required. This role will work closely with Edwards research and development (R&D) teams and quality teams as well as clinicians to develop and implement novel procedural improvements.

Clear communication, strong project management skills, and demonstrated good judgement are all key to this role. An ideal candidate will have the ability to think outside the box but also be detail oriented. Interest in developing/expanding skills to a variety of technical areas and the ability to adapt quickly to change will be crucial to success.

Responsibilities Include:
Gaining expertise on TMTT therapeutic devices and the associated patient populations.

Learn non-invasive imaging analysis and perform retrospective analysis of imaging.

Present retrospective analysis learnings so that they can be transformed into procedural recommendations.

Design and develop models for procedural improvements, design improvements, root cause analysis, and physician training activities.

Learn new software as required.

Participate in cadaver and animal studies as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite & 3D Modelling (SolidWorks or equivalent) experience required

Basic understanding of statistical techniques

Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Good understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work

Strict attention to detail

Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members

Up to 25% travel

Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with Therapeutic Implantable Devices or Interventional/Surgical Clinical experience is preferred.

Knowledge in cardiovascular science and heart disease processes.

Other Skills:
Well-organized: accustomed to high standards of written and verbal communication and maintaining excellent records of correspondence.

Ability to operate effectively in a culturally diverse organization and with global teams.

Results oriented, positive “can do” attitude with a demonstrated a sense of urgency.

A “hands-on” individual who enjoys a challenge and is capable of getting the job done with minimal direction.

General Expectations:
Good presentation skills; ability to present material comfortably. Good teamwork, networking, communication (written/verbal) and win-win relationship building skills.

Ability to build stable working relationships internally.

Candidate is required to fully comply with all US and Global regulations, and SOPs in the execution of all job duties.

Quick learner; ability to come up to speed quickly on Edwards’ products and service.

Ability to work positively through confrontation and/or conflicting ideas.

Strong time management skills.

This position is based out of Irvine, CA. Must live within a commutable distance or be able to relocate.

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 $64,000 to $91,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

About Edwards Lifesciences

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 13,000 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.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully 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 countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

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