Senior Principal Engineer, Automation

Job Description

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Sr. Principal Engineer, Automation position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated automation equipment and systems, integrating cutting-edge robotics and vision technologies.
• Oversee and manage a team of engineers, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and mentorship to ensure successful project execution.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality assurance, to align automation initiatives with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes through the application of advanced automation solutions, ensuring high efficiency, precision, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements and emerging technologies, incorporating best practices and innovative solutions into the automation strategy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Initiate and lead the identification and ensure implementation of opportunities to optimize/improve manufacturing processes including using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) employing technical design skills to re-design/design on new products and/or processes, etc. are up to standards
• Lead and establish highly complex project plans to ensure deliverables are completed to customer’s expectations, using project management tools (e.g., Project Plan, Agile Method, Risk Analysis, etc.)
• Other incidental duties

What you’ll need (Required):
• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Scientific field plus a minimum of 8 years of experience OR

• Master's Degree in an Engineering or Scientific field plus a minimum of 7 years of experience OR
• Ph.D. in an Engineering or Scientific field plus a minimum of 4 years of experience

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Extensive experience with CAD software and mechanical design principles.
• Extensive knowledge of motion control systems and robotic applications.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial automation, and control systems.
• Extensive experience with vision systems, including integration, programming, and optimization.
• Extensive experience with pneumatic systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality automation solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite; CAD experience preferred
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Ability to translate complex and technical information to all levels of the organizations
• Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization while applying broad-based technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
• Expert knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
• Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Expert understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Represents organization as key technical contact on contracts and projects
• Interacts with senior external representatives on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventin