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 Engineering Automation position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.
The Principal Automation Engineer provides technical leadership in the development of complex automation system, driving cross functional alignment and ensuring robust, compliant and efficient manufacturing process.

• Lead the design activities, analysis, modification, and integration of robotics, automation technologies, and processes related to equipment. Ensures applicability to programs and products, handling high complexities
• Complete proposals for funding of automation solutions for internal and external audiences
• Lead collaboration with cross-functional partners to conduct complex technical experiments, research, and design various prototypes to achieve consensus and make informed technical decisions.
• Lead improvement activities within internal or external teams, or manufacturing processes to drive enhancements and improve efficiency. Utilize metrics to perform continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, and guide junior/senior engineer on complex technical task. Review works and may direct others to supervise.
• Lead the development and influence multiple development teams and various technical domains to support and drive improvements and changes.
• Establish and enforce engineering standard, best practices, and methodologies to ensure efficiency and quality engineering results