Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design, optimize, and test a novel transcatheter mitral and tricuspid heart valve implant to address unmet structural heart patient needs.
Role type
Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer (Medical Devices)
Builds
Novel transcatheter heart valve devices for Edwards Lifesciences TMTT product group
Domain
Medical device engineering / Cardiovascular / Structural heart disease
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, materials science, stress analysis, manufacturing processes, Nitinol implant design, FEA, Abaqus, CAD (SolidWorks), regulatory requirements, ECO management
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, analytical thinking
Technologies
Abaqus, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Manage development and production efforts for systems running through EFS and IDE clinical studies; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and evaluate innovative design concepts; Design, analyze, and develop components meeting quality and performance requirements; Identify and troubleshoot complex technical issues during development and clinical trials; Conduct rigorous testing and validation activities including R&D testing and Design Verification; Initiate and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs); Collaborate with manufacturing engineering for design-to-production transition; Develop tailored solutions for unique design challenges and clinical requirements
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight