Technical Maintenance/Manufacturing Support Engineering Costa Rica-Cartago-Wet Plant Full time Req-51467

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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 SHARE THIS JOB Job reference Req-51467 Apply Now Type Full time Category Manufacturing Location Costa Rica-Cartago-Wet Plant Posted for 19 hours ago SHARE THIS JOB Apply Now About Edwards Lifesciences Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most. ‌ What we offer Diversity, inclusion & belonging Find out more Our benefits Find out more Edwards Lifesciences is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to creating an environment where all our employees can grow and thrive. Guided by our values of integrity and service, we are committed to maintaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging by creating a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds. Edwards Lifesciences is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with a disability or neurodivergence. If you need an accommodation or adjustment during the application, interview, or hiring process, please see the disability accommodation section below.