Principal Systems R&D Engineer, Critical Care

 




Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is a global leader in products and technologies to treat advanced cardiovascular disease, the global leader in acute hemodynamic monitoring and the number-one heart valve company in the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards has more than 5,000 employees worldwide, selling medical technologies in more than 100 countries. Edwards Lifesciences leverages its research, design, development and marketing expertise through five main product categories: Heart Valve Therapy, Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Therapy, and Transcatheter Valve Interventions.

For us, saving lives is not just a slogan; it's what we do. From developing devices that keep a heart pumping to creating new technologies which monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we help ensure that patients regain and even improve their quality of life.

Principal Systems R&D Engineer, Critical Care


Opportunity Snapshot:
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a market leading group with an unmatched history of world changing medical innovation dating back over 40 years. This group is currently experiencing double digit growth due to it’sfocused drive on new product innovation and an impressive portfolio of products.

 

In the 1960’s Edwards’ Critical Care team worked with cardiologists Jeremy Swan and William Ganz to develop the first homodynamic monitoring system for critically ill patients. The Swan-Ganz products became highly successful and still maintain worldwide leadership position. 


This is an exciting position within a newly formed team to explore next generation hemodynamic monitoring devices and build upon Edwards’ 50 year track record of medical device innovation. This role will be a high level technical individual contributor focused on Systems Engineering for Patient Monitoring products from concept to market.

Responsibilities include: Applying biomedical engineering, scientific, mathematical, signal processing, and human or animal physiology concepts to develop minimally invasive medical patient monitoring products.  Responsible for collecting laboratory, animal and human data, analyzing the data, drawing conclusions and preparing final reports and presentations.

Our Requirements: The ideal candidate will have 6-12 years experience working as a systems engineer with the medical device industry. Relevant medical device experience includes, Patient Monitoring, Respiratory Care, Capital Equipment, Pacing, ICD or Neuro Stimulation. A thorough understanding of cardiac/hemodynamic physiology and anatomy is highly desirable A bachelor's degree in biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical engineering with a strong background in mathematics is required. A master's or doctoral degree in biomedical engineering is preferred. A strong clinical and engineering communication skill set is needed to facilitate working with Edwards teams and executives, physician collaborators and principal investigators. Proficiency in statistical software, LabView, MatLab, and Microsoft Office is required.

 


How to Apply:
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