What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer, R&D position at Edwards Lifesciences Corporation?
Becton Dickinson (BD) recently completed the acquisition of the Edwards Critical Care business. This position is part of the Critical Care, and as such will become a part of the BD organization in the future. Critical Care will operate as a separate business unit, called Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) within BD's medical segment, aligning with BD's smart connected care approach. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. If you are invited to interview for this position, a recruiter will provide further details about this exciting transition. Learn more about BD at bd.com
Provides expertise in the optimization of product development.
How you will make an impact :
- Design and develop components and systems utilizing SolidWorks design tools while applying mechanical engineering principals.
- 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
- Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians / engineers on conducting tests; train technicians / engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician / engineer work.
- Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems
- Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings / prototypes, etc., to establish / characterize product and / or process specifications
- Create / update complex design control documents including requirement specs, and risk documents with robust knowledge on design control requirements
- Develop project plans to assess technology and drive project results
- Train, coach, and guide lower-level employees on more complex procedures
What you'll need (Required) :
What else we look for (Preferred) :
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 $118,000 to $167,000 (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 protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been 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 locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.
Salary : $118,000 - $167,000