Director, Medical Device Automation & Manufacturing

Edwards Lifesciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Director of Automation for New Product Development to lead global manufacturing automation initiatives, drive scalable solutions, and align with EPS standards.

You will partner with Implant and Delivery Systems teams, manage cross-functional automation programs, and mentor engineering staff across sites in Singapore and Ireland to ensure seamless integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline; experience with manufacturing automation.
• On-site leadership with cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation initiatives for New Product Development and global manufacturing.
• Design, prototype, and implement autonomous and semi-autonomous systems.
• Develop automation roadmaps and business cases with leadership teams.
• Mentor SMEs and drive knowledge transfer across global sites.
• Oversee resource, budgeting, and project planning for multiple automation programs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Agile practices

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Engineering or scientific discipline

Advanced degree

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Director of Automation for New Product Development to lead global manufacturing automation initiatives, drive scalable solutions, and align with EPS standards.

You will partner with Implant and Delivery Systems teams, manage cross-functional automation programs, and mentor engineering staff across sites in Singapore and Ireland to ensure seamless integration.