Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer (12-Month Contract)

Job description

Innovation starts from the heart. Our Advanced Innovation & Technology (AI&T) teams harness the imagination, courage, and resourcefulness to think beyond what’s currently possible, and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If you’re an early-stage innovator, then Edwards AI&T team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. We’ll give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer with 4-5 years of product development experience to lead the development of mechanical systems and components throughout the product lifecycle, from early feasibility through detailed design and verification. The role combines mechanical design, testing, supplier collaboration, and technical problem-solving in a dynamic medical device development environment.

How you will make an impact

Lead development activities for products and subsystems from early feasibility through detailed design and verification. Design mechanical components and assemblies and mechanisms using CAD tools and generate engineering drawings and specifications. Plan, execute, and analyze mechanical testing to evaluate product performance, reliability and design robustness. Develop test methods, test fixtures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.

Lead root cause investigations, failure analysis, and design improvements. Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, clinical and cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle. Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, including component development, specifications, tolerances, manufacturability and qualification activities. Support verification and pre-clinical testing activities and document engineering findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Drive technical communication and alignment across global teams by presenting development progress, test results, and engineering recommendations. Provide technical guidance to technicians and coordinate prototype assembly and testing activities.

What you’ll need

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical product development. Proficiency in SolidWorks. Medical devices industry experience – strong advantage Proven experience developing mechanical products or mechanisms. Hands-on experience in mechanical testing, data analysis, failure investigation, and technical problem-solving. Experience performing delicate hands-on work using Dremel tools and laser welding is an advantage.

Strong ownership, communication, collaboration, and execution skills Full professional proficiency in English.