Senior R&D Technician - Metal Prototyping & Testing

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences Irvine is seeking an R&D Engineer to build and refine metallic prototypes and fixtures for new product development. You will support testing, fabrication, and evaluation with minimal supervision, while maintaining documentation and data integrity.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, reading engineering drawings, and experience with lab equipment. A technical degree and CAD familiarity help you succeed in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certificate with 2+ years in an R&D lab or medical device setting, or 4+ years in similar labs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Experience operating lab, fabrication, or prototype equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, troubleshoot metallic prototypes, sub-assemblies, and test fixtures for new product development.
• Support prototype development, testing, fabrication, assembly, and evaluation with minimal supervision.
• Operate and maintain lab and fabrication equipment; collect data and report results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and timelines.

Skills

Prototype development

Machining

Technical documentation

Education

Associate's degree

Technical certificate

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC equipment

Lasers

Machining

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences Irvine is seeking an R&D Engineer to build and refine metallic prototypes and fixtures for new product development. You will support testing, fabrication, and evaluation with minimal supervision, while maintaining documentation and data integrity.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, reading engineering drawings, and experience with lab equipment. A technical degree and CAD familiarity help you succeed in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.