Edwards Lifesciences Jobs

Set-up and run a variety of types of machinery in the manufacturing process, in keeping with SOPs and established production schedule; and provide training and guidance to co-workers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set-up, load materials, and run a variety of manufacturing equipment to produce device components and/or sterilize finished products, including equipment set-up and/or in-process adjustments to ensure appropriate settings and parameters to achieve product design and quality specifications.

• Perform inspections of machinery and output to ensure the processes are being executed in conformance with production specifications, and maintaining a stable and effective process

• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, which may include recording traceable information on device history records and/or enter information into JDE.

• Select and utilize the associated equipment and tooling associated with assigned operation/task.

• Ensure automated recording of parameters throughout the process for input into device history record.

• Provide guidance and feedback to lower level staff

• Determine production priorities and establish schedules for machine operation

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve a broad range equipment errors across all production operations, and determining appropriate use of technical support

• Interact with higher levels of leadership on equipment failures

• May be called upon to lead training programs, and assess training effectiveness, confirm participants' learning, and contribute to advancement in competencies

• On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period

• Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping

Education and Experience:

H.S. Diploma or equivalent 4 years experience previous related experience in machine operations Required

Additional Skills:

• Proficient in the operation of a variety of machine operations, including troubleshooting and resolving machine errors

• Ability to guide other workers/colleagues in prioritizing fulfillment of work and completing scheduled work

• Proven ability to complete, retain, and incorporate training coursework in the performance of new and advanced work procedures

• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills

• Work in a Team environment, with both departmental colleagues and supervisor, and other departments, exchanging information and methodology related to performing required tasks

• Ability to provide performance feedback, confirm understanding, and have a positive impact on the output of other workers/colleagues

• Strong English language skills, including reading, comprehending, speaking, and writing

• Good computer skills

• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing

• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed operating instructions

• 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

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.