Edwards Lifesciences
Senior Technologist, Maintenance & Manufacturing Support
USA - California – Irvine · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$70k-$99kDetected 71 days ago
Supply ChainPLCControlsMedical DevicesCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeHMIWarehouse Management System
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 14 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.
Green-card follow-through: 50%
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Reported a layoff in this occupation
In a green-card filing decided 2026-06-04, this employer stated it had laid off workers in Quality Control Systems Managers (CA) during the preceding six months. 2 such filings on record.Describes the period before that filing, not necessarily today. Unlike WARN notices this is occupation-specific and federal.
Files H-1B transfers
3 transfer filings in the last year, covering 3 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 8 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
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About the role
- Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient's life.
- Our Global Operations & Quality team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease.
- The standard hours for this role are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Responsibilities
- Design, set-up and execute complex feasibility studies, experiments, and tests - both creating and following established protocols - to develop findings for the validation and improvement of equipment and manufacturing processes/methods based on engineering principles; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports for Engineering review.
- Lead and manage projects related to new equipment validation, equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions and rework.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize PLC, HMI, and automated control systems to improve equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
- Collaborate with Engineering and CAD/Designers to develop new complex tools/equipment.
- Perform primarily unscheduled preventive maintenance routines on a wider range of complex equipment to validate user operation and avoid program down time, including providing expertise and guidance in resolving complex failures.
- Check for failures in equipment and perform corrective actions to affected areas that have down time, including conducting and writing impact assessment reports of incidents, exception work orders (EWOs), Equipment Non-conformance Reports (ENCRs), and Out of Tolerance (OOTs).
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills with focus on influencing and conveying recommendations.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent with 10 years related experience required or
- Associate's Degree or equivalent 8 Years years experience related experience required
- Extensive knowledge of routine preventive maintenance of production equipment, validation and improvement of automated equipment, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic controls, and troubleshooting equipment.
- Working knowledge of industrial control systems, including PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
- Experience supporting and modifying Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications used in manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and networked automation systems.
- Ability to interpret and troubleshoot control system architectures, electrical schematics, and I/O configurations.
- Must be able to work independently in completing assigned projects, developing work instructions, and advancing the competency of other technicians.
- SME (Subject Matter Expert) with in-depth knowledge and technical proficiency in asset management, equipment maintenance, and manufacturing support activities.
Compensation
- For California, the base pay range for this position is $70,000 to $99,000 (highly experienced).
Benefits
- Previous experience in manufacturing and/or medical device experience required
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment.
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