Edwards Lifesciences
Distinguished Engineer, Heart Failure Sensors
USA - California – Irvine
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$23,790 more — $182,790 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $182,790 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options.
- Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention.
- Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members.
Responsibilities
- Own heart failure management implantable MEMS sensor end to end to new product introduction.
- Drive complex design components, automated equipment, imbedded software and circuit tuning as it relates to manufacturability products and processes of the system all the way to commercialization.
- Develop complex documentation for manufacturing such as drawings, SOPs, routers, pFMEAs at various levels of release.
- Responsible for fit testing of design parts and fixtures in alignment with next level manufacturing expectation from Pilot to Commercial.
- Develop complex training and documentation materials such as functional testing of MEMS, full sensors, laser welding, wire bond, laser trimming, hermetic sealing and testing and complex circuit tuning.
- Lead strategy, prioritization, and technical support for QST, pre DV, DV - SME to Pilot on root cause investigations for manufacturing processes.
- Drive improvements and support new technology in development of manufacturing equipment engineering and tooling design for the team. Support advanced root cause analysis upon request to assess complaints, field failures, or supplier issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific fields with 12 years of experience providing technical leadership for highly complex electronic systems in a highly regulated environment.
- Expertise in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) based technologies, signal processing, system integration, and product development.
- PhD or Master's degree in Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related.
- Strong knowledge of implantable device manufacturing, including sensor integration onto printed circuit boards (PCBs), packaging, and long-term reliability considerations for in vivo use.
- Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing and assembly technologies, such as laser welding, wire bonding, micro assembly techniques, and electronic testing methodologies.
- Expertise in electronic system manufacturing, including PCB-level assembly, verification, validation, and production-scale testing.
Compensation
- For California, the base pay range for this position is $159,000 - $226,000 (highly experienced).
Benefits
- Proven expertise in the application of MEMS sensors within complex medical device systems, from concept through commercialization.
- Experience developing and commercializing implantable medical technologies, including cardiac rhythm management, diabetes management, neuromodulation, or other electronic therapeutic and diagnostic systems.
Company info
- Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
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