R&D Technologist: Medical Device Prototyping & Testing

Edwards Lifesciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Benefits programs

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA, is seeking an experienced R&D engineer to contribute to next-generation structural heart technologies. You will serve as SME across testing, prototyping, fabrication, and design verification, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into robust delivery system components.

Responsibilities include developing test methods, performing precision measurement, applying DFM/DFA principles, and mentoring junior staff while solving complex

Qualifications

• Senior-level R&D experience in medical device environments.
• Strong hands-on prototyping and testing background.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME across testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to delivery systems and implants.
• Design, build, and fabricate prototypes and tooling.
• Develop, validate, and execute test methods and procedures.
• Mentor assemblers and junior staff; read and interpret CAD drawings.

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo/ProE

3D printing

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA, is seeking an experienced R&D engineer to contribute to next-generation structural heart technologies. You will serve as SME across testing, prototyping, fabrication, and design verification, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into robust delivery system components.

Responsibilities include developing test methods, performing precision measurement, applying DFM/DFA principles, and mentoring junior staff while solving complex