Principal Engineer

Job Description

Principal Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer position with one of the top medical device companies in the country.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Critical Care Mechanical R&D Engineering organization working on industry-leading patient sensors and diagnostic devices. Edwards is the global leader in patient-focused innovations for critical care monitoring and is actively expanding its portfolio to transform care for the many patients we serve. The R&D engineering team is looking for a candidate with the right set of innovative technical and problem solving skills to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Critical Care patient monitoring platforms.

Responsibilities:

Drive ideation, design, hands-on prototyping, and feasibility testing of design enhancements for newly-introduced electro-mechanical patient monitoring platforms

Identify product design opportunities and manufacturing process improvements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate manufacturing and field issues; Design, test, and implement corrections

Generate test protocols, reports, and supporting documentation for formal design verification

Support new product development teams

An effective candidate must have hands-on skills with the proven ability to independently apply deep technical knowledge, perform detailed design analyses, and apply sound judgement to lead complex initiatives. Creative mechanical development skills are required.

Demonstrated innovation, curiosity and ability to tackle technical problems

Demonstrated track record of delivering on projects in a high energy environment

Strong mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of design and manufacturing of electro-mechanical medical devices

Experience with patient sensors a strong plus

Proven design skills using 3D CAD solid modeling software

Experience with 3D CAD data management systems

Deep materials knowledge desired

Solid understanding of general manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, thermoforming, extrusions, additive manufacturing, and surface treatments

Experience with DFM methodologies and a passion for delivering highly-manufacturable products

Expert understanding of the ASME Y14.5M-2009 drawing standards

Must be a highly motivated self-starter able to achieve results with minimal direction

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary (This position requires extensive collaboration, and, working cross-functionally).

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.

Minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience required.

Strong knowledge of design and development of electro-mechanical medical devices

Knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal, machining, and thermoforming design methodologies for reusable and disposable parts

Knowledge of general manufacturing processes including injection molding, sheet metal, machining, and various plastic part joining technologies

Knowledge of Medical Electrical Safety Standard

Strong knowledge of SolidWorks

Understanding of the ASME Y14.5M-2009 drawing standards

Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Capability to quickly learn and interpret complex systems is required

Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with the team is essential

Effective organizational and prioritization skills are critical for success in this position

Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills

Ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively

Ability to work both independently and as a team member with minimal direction.

Compensation:

$56.86 to $75.81 per hour.