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Edwards Lifesciences

Principal Engineer, R&D, Software QA, Critical Care

Irvine, CA

For over 50 years, the Critical Care business within Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) has operated at the intersection of groundbreaking medical innovation and improved patient care. Put simply, we exist because we're committed to creating a world where every patient who should be monitored will be monitored with smart technology.

With this impactful vision in mind, we are now embarking on becoming an independent business from Edwards, a process that we currently expect to be completed by January 2025.

As Critical Care transitions to an independent company, we will continue to benefit from the expertise and experience of 4,000+ dedicated global employees, a vibrant innovation engine with strong investment in our future pipeline, and strong sales growth and profitability. We are well-positioned to build upon our category leadership as we continue to launch new solutions powered by A.I. to clinicians, and expand into new care settings.

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So, if you're a dynamic and passionate person who is eager to contribute to an innovative, industry-leading advanced monitoring company we invite you to explore our career opportunities. Those who choose to join us will be part of a 'once-in-a-lifetime' journey to improve the quality of care and outcomes for millions of patients around the world.

Appendix: For further detail on the spin-off of Critical Care from Edwards Lifesciences, please consult this 2023 Investor Conference Presentation, pages 89-99: https://ir.edwards.com/events-presentations/event-details/2023/Edwards-Lifesciences-2023-Investor-Conference-2023-bK2BbXaBha/default.aspx

How you will make an impact:

  • Executing functional and non-functional software requirement test cases
  • Managing cross functional project teams and delegating testing tasks to other team members to ensure meeting project timelines
  • Acts as technical liaison/project lead with manual and automation testing team
  • Lead in the improvement, design and optimization of more complex experiments, tests, analyze results, provide complex recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles that translate to innovative products
  • Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems
  • Generate work instructions, test methods, test case development to establish/characterize software requirements
  • Collaborate with the quality team to develop documentation related to software requirements and risk management
  • Develop project plans to assess technology and drive project results

What you'll need (Required):

  • Bachelor's Degree in in Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 6 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education -OR-
  • Master's Degree or equivalent in in Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 5 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education -OR-
  • Ph.D. or equivalent in in Engineering or Scientific field with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including either industry or industry/education

What else we look for (Preferred):

  • Experience with automation (Python)
  • Experience with web based application and mobile application testing
  • Experience working within the medical device industry
  • Proficiency in the usage of relevant computer software
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
  • Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Extensive understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
  • Ability to influence others
  • Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
  • Strict attention to detail
  • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
  • Must be able to work in a team environment, including frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts
  • Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
  • Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

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, the base pay range for this position is $115,000 to $163,000 (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.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

Client-provided location(s): Irvine, CA, USA
Job ID: Edwards-Req-32529
Employment Type: Full Time