Associate CAD Designer, R&D Engineering

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical

innovations for structural heart disease. As part of our R&D Engineering team, you will work closely with our Quality and Manufacturing teams to develop the latest tools and technologies to address significant, unmet clinical needs that impact patients lives around the world.

Our Advanced Technology (AT) teams harness the imagination, courage, and resourcefulness to think beyond whats currently possible, and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If youre an early-stage innovator, then Edwards AT team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. Well give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology.

Transforms engineering specifications to finished CAD Designs for manufacturing and products, e.g., tooling /fixtures, detailed assembly drawings, and part drawings. Advises engineering on geometric dimension and tolerance, critical dimensions of the design, and alerts the engineers to potential issues with regard to the fabrication process.

How youll make an impact:

Process Engineering Change Requests (ECR) including describing changes and providing corresponding technical justification; checking completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications; and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning and notes necessary to present design proposals
Create new designs utilizing parametric solid modeling software or applications to develop basic data, assemblies and detailed parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures
Design basic fixtures or products, incorporating ease of manufacturing, safety, performance, and reliability; and selecting equipment and materials. Identify design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, including redline reviews
May assist in implementing new processes and methods in collaboration with Engineering
Assist in creating presentations for internal and external functions to secure consensus on the design viability and functionality

Provide input to Engineers on Edwards drawing standards and CAD tools, maintaining integrity of the CAD PDM (Product Data Management) modeling software

Perform basic tolerance analysis

Other incidental duties

What youll need (Required):
6 years experience of related experience required OR
Associate's Degree or equivalent in related field Preferred

CREO and /or Solidworks proficiency required

What else we look for (Preferred):

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Problem solving methodology, tolerance analysis, and GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
Proven expertise in usage of CAD (e.g Creo, Solidworks, AutoCAD, CAD PDM) and MS Office Suite
Experience reading, interpreting, and creating drawings
Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English
Basic understanding of CAD design principles, techniques and procedures including parametric solid models
Moderate understanding of ASME Y14.5M-1994 drawing standards
Moderate ability to utilize 2-D and 3-D CAD software
Basic understanding of fabrication processes (e.g machining, molding) to leverage in creating and evaluating designs
Basic understanding of materials and materials properties
Basic understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) concepts and principles
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
Strict attention to detail
Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group
Ability to build stable working relationships internally
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

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 $57,000 to $82,000 (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.

E dwards 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.