Senior Metallic Prototyping Technologist for Medical Devices

Edwards Lifesciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences seeks a Sr. Technologist to apply advanced engineering knowledge to support metallic prototype development for cutting-edge heart technology.

You will lead complex prototyping activities, design tools, and collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to improve product performance and manufacturability. You will work independently, mentor engineers, and contribute to new technologies and best practices across the AI&T Metals Center of Excellence in California.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent plus 10 years experience in prototype or new product development environment is required.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent in trade school medical device industry preferred, with experience and exposure to the operation of virtually all relevant machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise on engineering systems, tools, procedures, and development processes for metallic prototypes.
• Design, build, evaluate, and troubleshoot engineering prototypes to support new product development and technology advancement.
• Perform complex engineering activities to optimize product designs, processes, and system performance.
• Analyze technical data and translate findings into actionable recommendations and engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams to achieve project objectives in making early phase metallic prototypes.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions for highly complex technical challenges.
• Contribute to the development of new engineering concepts, techniques, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to engineers, technicians, and technologists.

Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

Prototyping

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Documentation

Project management

Cross-functional

Communication

Team leadership

Education

HS Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

CNC machinery

Lasers

MS Office

QMS

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences seeks a Sr. Technologist to apply advanced engineering knowledge to support metallic prototype development for cutting-edge heart technology.

You will lead complex prototyping activities, design tools, and collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to improve product performance and manufacturability. You will work independently, mentor engineers, and contribute to new technologies and best practices across the AI&T Metals Center of Excellence in California.