Senior Principal R&D Engineer — Next-Gen Access Tech

Edwards Lifesciences; Red Hill (AL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer, R&D to advance next-generation access technologies from concept to commercialization. You will collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to meet key milestones and drive technical design across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional influence to deliver innovative, clinically impactful solutions for structural heart disease with a focus on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field with 7 years of relevant experience.
• 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 while serving as the technical subject matter expert.
• 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

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer, R&D to advance next-generation access technologies from concept to commercialization. You will collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to meet key milestones and drive technical design across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional influence to deliver innovative, clinically impactful solutions for structural heart disease with a focus on patient outcomes.