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Edwards Lifesciences Intern, Quality Engineering in Valencia, Spain
Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our International Quality Program is designed to help early-career professionals contribute to solutions that transform patient lives. We also believe in investing in the future of our talented people across the globe, including early career professionals seeking to explore and establish themselves within the medical device industry. As an intern with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic, patient-focused environment, influencing decision-making and optimizing product development to the highest standards of integrity and safety within the realms of Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain management .
Location: Valencia, Spain
Duration: 6 months, 40hours/week
Start: July/September
Please apply in English!
How you will make an impact:
Investigate basic manufacturing product quality and compliance issues (e.g, CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations) for all production processes prior to final product release based on engineering principles
Analyze results, make recommendations and develop reports.
Optimize Manufacturing processes using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) for design for manufacturing and for continuous process improvement.
Identify opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, and reduce risk.
What you’ll need:
Enrolled University student (Bachelor/Master) with Engineering or Science degree, interested in medical device
In the last year of the degree
Comfortable working in English
Full-time (40h/week) availability for min. 6 months
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Communication and relationship-building skills
Basic knowledge of medical terms and human anatomy
Big plus: knowledge of Medical Device Vigilance regulations, and regulatory reporting regulations
What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Spain?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in Spain also offers the following benefits:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
Flexible working hours
Meal Vouchers
Comprehensive Wellness program including gym membership reimbursement, fresh fruit in the office, yoga lessons, subsidized massages, mindfulness sessions, educational events, charity activities and much more.
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.