Edwards Lifesciences is growing and our Reader Technician, Endotronix position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.  This role will sit within the Endotronix team, who develop implantable heart monitoring technology. Endotronix was acquired by Edwards in July 2024, and will support our future work with heart failure management solutions to address large unmet structural heart patient needs and support sustainable long-term growth. 

For more details on the acquisition, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/newsroom/news/2024-07-24-edwards-lifesciences-expands-structural-heart-port

How you will make an impact:

Follow procedures to manufacture the Cordella Heart Failure System (CHFS) Kit and Calibration Equipment (CalEQ) as well as support the manufacturing of a wireless, handheld Reader and Dock unit for pulmonary artery (PA) pressure monitoring. Perform the assembly and testing of the CHFS, CalEQ, Reader and Dock devices throughout different stages of manufacturing while following Good Documentation Practices for medical devices. Propose high priority projects to improve system performance and supports team to implement these projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Assemble CHFS, CalEQ, Reader, and Dock units and generate proper documentation per manufacturing process instructions.

Use tools and equipment to test Reader & Dock components and generate proper documentation per Standard Test Methods and Quality Inspection Protocols.

May provide feedback to Engineering on potential opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes.

Ontime arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period.

Other incidental duties: Other duties as assigned by leadership.

What you'll need (Required):

H.S. Diploma or equivalent in or equivalent, 5 years experience previous related experience in high reliability field; Required

Associate's Degree or equivalent medical device experience Preferred

What else we look for (Preferred):

Additional Skills:

Basic computer skills required, including experience with MS Office Suite

Ability to read, comprehend, write and speak English, and good communication skills required

Adhere to Edwards, Environmental Health and Safety, Electro Static Discharge, and Quality guidelines as they relate to medical device manufacturing

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

Work in a Team environment primarily with immediate work group

Flexibility to work overtime to ensure smooth and continuous manufacturing processes

Ability to adhere to project schedules and managing small projects

Problem solving methodology, root cause analysis, Quality System Fundamentals, and good documentation practices, preferred

Ability to use specialized tooling, hand eye coordination, and high manual dexterity

Successful completion of ongoing job training of electronic assembly processes

Overall understanding of soldering in high reliability equipment

Strict attention to detail

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

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

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For Illinois (IL), the base pay range for this position is $43,000 to $61,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.