Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer (12-Month Contract)

About the role

Edwards' Advanced Innovation & Technology (AI&T) team is looking for a hands-on Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer with 4-5 years of product development experience. You will lead the development of mechanical systems and components from early feasibility through detailed design and verification, combining mechanical design, testing, supplier collaboration and technical problem-solving in a medical device development environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development of products and subsystems from early feasibility through detailed design and verification.
• Design mechanical components, assemblies and mechanisms using CAD tools, and produce engineering drawings and specifications.
• Plan, run and analyse mechanical tests to assess performance, reliability and design robustness.
• Develop test methods, test fixtures, work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations, failure analysis and design improvements.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, clinical and cross-functional teams throughout product development.
• Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, including component development, specifications, tolerances, manufacturability and qualification.
• Support verification and pre-clinical testing and document findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Present development progress, test results and recommendations to global teams, and guide technicians on prototype assembly and testing.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in mechanical product development.
• Experience developing mechanical products or mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical testing, data analysis, failure investigation and technical problem-solving.
• Medical devices industry experience is a strong advantage.
• Delicate hands-on work with Dremel tools and laser welding is an advantage.
• Strong ownership, communication, collaboration and execution skills.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Required skills

• SolidWorks
• CAD tools and engineering drawing