Maintenance & Manufacturing Support Technician

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

This professional will provide manufacturing & facilities support and lead initiatives and special projects.

You'll will make an impact by:

Assist in program management of specific EH&S programs assigned by leadership (for example: Forklift, LOTO Programs, Audits etc.)

Participate in process hazard reviews of new and existing equipment to ensure EHS issues are addressed.

Assist in emergency response team activities to ensure facility is prepared in the event of an emergency.

Collaborate with Engineering on equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions and rework

Compile documentation for archives to ensure appropriate documentation for development work, including ECRs, SOPs, drawings, and tooling, for Engineering approval

Utilize manufacturing software (e.g., Velocity, JDE, QMS,PLM) to update documentation in systems

Check for failures in equipment and perform corrective actions to affected areas that have down time, including conducting and writing impact assessment reports of incidents

Troubleshoot basic manufacturing equipment

Other incidental duties: Provide guidance for the proper selection of personal protective equipment

What you'll need (Required):

H.S. Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related experience

OR

Associate's Degree

Shift: M-F 8am ? 4:30pm

What else we look for (Preferred):

Manufacturing and/or medical device experience

Good computer skills, including usage of MS Office Suite

Basic written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills

Moderate knowledge of OSHA regulations

Ability to perform basic troubleshooting

Basic knowledge of material compatibility in the proposed use environment

Moderate knowledge of routine preventive maintenance of production equipment

Ability to identify problems and relevant issues in straightforward situations, assessing using standard procedures

Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department controlled medical device manufacturing

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

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

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.