Senior Technician, R&D/QA Eng

Edwards LifesciencesIrvine, California

$53,000 - $75,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$53,000-$75,000/year

Benefits

Family/Dependent Health

Paid Vacation

Job Description

Innovation starts from the heart. Our Advanced Innovation & Technology (AI&T) teams harness the imagination, courage, and resourcefulness to think beyond what’s currently possible, and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If you’re an early-stage innovator, then Edwards AI&T team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. We’ll give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology.

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Operations & Quality team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. You’ll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.

Support cutting-edge engineering work in the medical device advanced technology space, contributing to innovative solutions that improve patient care.How you’ll make an impact:

Supporting a wider range of engineering activities such as test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly under minimal supervision of Engineers; and may propose technical solutions.

Building more complex prototypes, sub-assemblies, and preparing feasibility test units, samples, and/or chemical solutions.

Performing operational test and identify failure modes on systems and equipment; may propose technical solutions.

May build prototypes for physician demonstration.

Performing more complex work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions.

Collecting and documenting test data.

Ordering and maintaining lab supplies and equipment.

Operating a wider range of lab equipment including set-up, clean-up, break-down, and re-assembly.

On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period.

Other incidental duties as assigned by Management.

What you’ll need (Required):

Associate's Degree or equivalent or technical degree/certificate with 2 years previous experience in R&D Lab and/or medical device experience required.

4 years related experience required.What else we look for (Preferred):

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

Problem solving methodology, root cause analysis, and GDP (Good Documentation Practices).

Good computer skills, including usage of MS Office Suite.

Substantial understanding of equipment in a lab environment (Keyence & Instron experience 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 wider range of manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment; use tools such measuring equipment.

Ability to read and understand procedures, drawings, schematics and carry out assembly instructions.

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.

Strict attention to detail.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision, and with other departments.

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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $53,000 to $75,000 (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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This job at Edwards Lifesciences is located in Irvine, California, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Edwards Lifesciences?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $53,000 and $75,000 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Edwards Lifesciences?

Edwards Lifesciences lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Edwards Lifesciences?

Edwards Lifesciences is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Edwards Lifesciences for this role?

Edwards Lifesciences offers following benefits: Family/Dependent Health and Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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