Edwards Lifesciences

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Edwards Lifesciences  •  Limerick, IE (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.

Our Senior Engineer position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.


How you will make an Impact:

  • Provides technical leadership in the design and development of complex automated equipment and assemblies, with strong understanding of mechanical and automated systems design validation and integration.

  • Have detailed knowledge of Design platforms including 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and simulation packages.

  • Ability to produce detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and URS documentation to Medical Device standards.

  • Develop design calculations, simulations, and engineering analyses (e.g., FEA, tolerance stack-ups), FMEA and machine safety CMSE experience

  • Evaluate design concepts for feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and performance.

  • Perform stress analysis, material selection, fluid/thermal calculations including CFD, and reliability assessments.

  • Review and approve vendor equipment designs and proposals.

  • Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, and risk assessments.

  • Ensure designs meet internal standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements (ISO, ASME, PED, etc.).

  • By driving cross functional alignment between multiple functions within the business and ensuring robust, compliant and efficient manufacturing process.

  • Establish strategic and detailed plans to tackle diverse and complex tasks, such as testing issues and machine issues which require analysis, data, and in-depth evaluations.

  • These tasks support the design, prototyping, assembly, and development of improvements and/or automation of existing processes and mechanical components.

  • Lead and drive the development and manage the execution of complex projects or experiments.

  • Lead collaboration with cross-functional partners to conduct complex technical experiments, research, and design various prototypes to achieve consensus and make informed technical decisions.

  • Lead improvement activities within internal or external teams, or manufacturing processes to drive enhancements and improve efficiency. Utilize metrics to perform continuous improvement.

  • Train, coach, and guide junior/senior engineer on complex technical task. Review works and may direct others to supervise.

  • Lead the development and influence multiple development teams and various technical domains to support and drive improvements and changes.

  • Establish and enforce engineering standard, best practices, and methodologies to ensure efficiency and quality engineering results.


What you will need (Required):

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field ,

  • 4 years experience working in automation domain


What else we look for (Preferred):

  • Whichever applicable, expert skills (with years of proven record) in mechanical design, or programming skills (PLC, Robotics, or vision), or electrical design

  • Demonstrates proficiency in creating excellent technical documentation, white papers, and technical write-ups

  • Ability to translate technical information to all levels of the organisation

  • Capable of delivering effective presentations on complex technical information and project activities

  • Knowledge of applicable FDA regulations for medical device industry is a plus

  • Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work

  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, statistic, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering

  • Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills with proven record

  • Strict attention to detail

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment, including the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders

  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

  • Must be able to work in a team environment, including frequent inter-organisational and outside customer contacts

  • Represents organisation 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

  • Ability to interact professionally with all organisational levels

  • Demonstrates strong technical leadership, influences multiple development teams and various technical domains, supports and drives company improvements and changes.

Edwards Lifesciences

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.

We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. 

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Year Founded
1958
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