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Edwards Lifesciences Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer in Caesarea Granit, Israel

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 and critical care.

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.

About Us:

Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated.

Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery.

Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

How you will make an impact:

  • Develop core products which involve mechanical, bio-medical and other fields

  • Use SolidWorks to design components, assemblies and fixtures and generate drawings to manufacturing level.

  • Design and conduct experiments including generating protocols and reports, analyze data using statistical techniques (DOE – Design of experiment) and develop test methods.

  • Use analytical tools (e.g. FEA, CFD) to support design and testing of metallic, Polymers and soft components

  • Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish /characterize product and/or process specifications.

  • Give clear instruction to technicians on conducting tests, assembly, and other tasks.

What you’ll need (Required):

  • At least 5 years of experience in R&D mechanical engineering

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

  • Proven SolidWorks / other CAD capabilities

  • Knowledge in Geometric Tolerance Drawing (GTD)

  • Fast execution, highly motivated and a team player.

  • Fluent English (oral and written)

What else we look for (Preferred):

  • Master Degree – An advantage

  • Structural heart medical device experience – advantage

  • Knowledge in polymers / injection molding - advantage

  • Strong CAD capabilities. Experience in stents, catheters, and small mechanisms design – an advantage.

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

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