Senior Engineer, Automation

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; United States; Sur place; USD 108 000 - 153 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Benefits programs

Résumé du poste

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead automated manufacturing initiatives within Global Operations & Quality. You will design, prototype, and deploy automation across processes in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations to elevate efficiency and compliance.

Based onsite in the United States, travel up to 10% is expected. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science with 4 years in automation; advanced degree and FDA knowledge are a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific with 4 years of engineering automation experience.
• Onsite required to effectively collaborate with team.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable FDA regulations for medical device industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in automation disciplines: mechatronics, mechanical design, programming (PLC, robotics, or vision), or electrical design including SolidWorks.
• Proficiency with statistical methods and techniques, including MiniTab.
• Broad understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.
• Strong fundamentals and problem-solving abilities; excellent documentation and communication.
• Ability to work in a team, including vendor and project stakeholder management.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, prototype, and implement automated manufacturing solutions for new and existing processes.
• Develop proof of principle and proof of concept experiments to evaluate new automation technologies and design approaches.
• Use data and engineering analysis to troubleshoot complex equipment and process challenges and drive technical decisions.
• Lead automation projects from concept and prototyping through integration, qualification, validation, and production implementation.
• Lead the design, analysis, modification and integration of automation technologies including machine hardware, software, vision and electrical systems.
• Identify and implement new technologies and engineering methods that improve automation capability, scalability, and manufacturing performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to successfully deploy automation solutions.
• Lead technical investigations involving equipment failures, non-conformances, corrective actions, and audit observations.
• Lead improvement activities within the group to drive enhancements and improve efficiency.
• Utilize metrics to perform continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Automation design

PLC programming

Robot/vision systems

Mechatronics

Electrical design

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Advanced degree preferred

Outils

SolidWorks

Minitab

Description du poste

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. The Senior Engineer will lead the execution of advanced automation initiatives that drive manufacturing innovation, ensure compliance and elevate operational excellence. The Senior Engineer will collaborate closely with New Product Development teams, R&D, manufacturing sites and peer automation teams to develop and implement automated solutions for our Global Operations.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Design, develop, prototype, and implement automated manufacturing solutions for new and existing processes.
• Develop proof of principle and proof of concept experiments to evaluate new automation technologies and design approaches.
• Use data and engineering analysis to troubleshoot complex equipment and process challenges and drive technical decisions.
• Lead automation projects from concept and prototyping through integration, qualification, validation, and production implementation.
• Lead the design, analysis, modification and integration of automation technologies including machine hardware, software, vision and electrical systems.
• Identify and implement new technologies and engineering methods that improve automation capability, scalability, and manufacturing performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to successfully deploy automation solutions.
• Lead technical investigations involving equipment failures, non-conformances, corrective actions, and audit observations.
• Lead improvement activities within the group to drive enhancements and improve efficiency.
• Utilize metrics to perform continuous improvement.

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific with 4 years of engineering automation experience.
• Onsite required to effectively collaborate with team.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Advanced degree.
• Knowledge of applicable FDA regulations for medical device industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency and implementation track record in one or more of the following automation disciplines: mechatronics, mechanical design, programming (PLC, robotics, or vision), or electrical design including mastery of associated tools (Solidworks, etc.).
• Proficiency with statistical methods and techniques, including MiniTab.
• Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.
• Substantial understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering principles, theories, and concepts relevant to automation.
• Strong documentation, written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills with proven record.
• Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Ability to work in a team environment, including the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders.

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 $108,000 to $153,000 (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.

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.