Senior Principal Engineer, Next-Gen Access Tech

Edwards Lifesciences; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer, R&D to lead the design and development of next-generation access technologies from concept to commercialization. You will partner with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure robust designs and successful transfers to production.

The role requires an engineering degree with 7–8 years of medical device experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to deliver complex development programs on schedule, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 8 years of relevant experience, OR Master's with 7 years.
• Minimum of 5 years of medical device product and/or process development experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical development of a next-generation expandable sheath, including Design for Manufacturing considerations, through all phases of the Design Control process.
• Lead the development of product and component specifications.
• Develop and execute design verification strategies and testing plans, including biocompatibility activities.
• Represent the Access R&D team with internal technical partners and senior business leadership.
• Develop and implement long‑term strategies for deploying innovative design solutions within the Access platform.
• Partner with Process Development and Manufacturing teams to transfer new designs into commercial production.
• Guide and mentor engineers in solving complex technical challenges.
• Promote technical excellence and knowledge sharing across teams and functions.

Skills

Project leadership

Design verification

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD

Design for manufacturing

Drawing/Modeling tools

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer, R&D to lead the design and development of next-generation access technologies from concept to commercialization. You will partner with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure robust designs and successful transfers to production.

The role requires an engineering degree with 7–8 years of medical device experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to deliver complex development programs on schedule, while mentoring