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 Technician, Maintenance/Manufacturing Support Engineering position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Execute experiments and tests (following protocols) to develop findings for the validation and improvement of equipment, software and manufacturing processes/methods based on engineering principles; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports for Engineering review. Operate a variety of test equipment to assess characteristics of the manufacturing
• Compile documentation for archives to ensure appropriate documentation for development work, including ECRs, SOPs, drawings, and tooling, for Engineering approval
• Consult with Engineers, Technicians, and Assemblers on processes to execute experiments and/or production runs. Support related to equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions and rework support work necessary.
• Utilize manufacturing software (e.g., JDE, QMS, PLM) to update documentation in systems
• Collaborate with Engineering in the development of training and documentation materials (e.g., work instructions) for production to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes
• Provide feedback to Engineering on potential opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes
• Other incidental duties
  
  What you'll need (Required):

• High School Diploma and Technical Degree in mechanical, electronics, and/or engineering or related fields.
• Manufacturing and/or medical device experience.
• Able to read and comprehend English.
• Availability to work Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Availability to work in La Lima, Cartago.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Good computer skills, including usage of MS Office Suite
• Basic written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Moderate knowledge of validation and improvement of automated equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
• Basic knowledge of material compatibility in the proposed use environment
• Moderate knowledge of routine preventive maintenance of production equipment
• Moderate knowledge electrical, mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and controls
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment
• Strict attention to detail
• Must be able to work under limited supervision