Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, selling medical technologies in nearly 100 countries with 2010 sales of more than $1 billion. More than 95 percent of the company’s sales come products in global market leading positions.

Edwards Lifesciences' corporate headquarters is located in Irvine, California, which is approximately an hour south of Los Angeles and an hour north of San Diego. Other global locations listed here.

Edwards Lifesciences is a global company with approximately 7,000 employees in over 10 locations throughout the world. Our corporate headquarters, located in Irvine, CA, is home to over 2,600 employees.

Irvine is in the center of Orange County. It has spectacular beaches, world-renown shopping, championship golf courses, protected wilderness areas, award-winning restaurants, fun theme parks, prominent arts and culture, and much more. It prides itself on being one of the cleanest and safest cities in Southern California. It's also becoming known as a hub for Bio-Science and Medical Device companies. See the Irvine Chamber of Commerce website for more information on Irvine at http://www.irvinechamber.com/.

Edwards recruits at top engineering, science, and business schools throughout the United States. We currently focus on 11 universities to recruit for our Engineering Technical Development Program, University Engineering Program and Accounting & Finance Development Program. We also can be found on several other campuses to support our other university recruitment efforts as the needs arise. Please reference our University Recruitment Schedule for more details.

The majority of our hiring consists of technical backgrounds at the Bachelor's and Master's degree level. Typical educational backgrounds include, but are not limited to: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Management. Additionally, we also recruit for our Supply Chain, Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, and Strategy & Business Development functions.

Go to Edwards.com/Careers, and by using the career finder, you can find all of our open positions throughout the globe. Submit your resume for the position(s) in which you are interested. You can also create a Job Agent that will notify you when positions in your functional area of interest are opened.

Edwards is dedicated to visiting several top universities throughout the United States each year. To see when we will be on your campus, please refer to your campus career center or view our University Recruiting Schedule. If you applied directly to a position within Edwards.com/Careers, you may also be contacted directly by one of our recruiters or managers.

Yes. In early spring, you will typically find the summer internship opportunities posted on Edwards.com/Careers. The interns will be matched with interesting and challenging projects, and with supervisors who are considered technical experts in their field of work. They are also included in the University Summer Program with all university talent. This program offers fun social activities, personal development and opportunities to meet with our executive leadership.

Absolutely! Many interns have successfully transitioned into full-time employees. Internships are an excellent opportunity for managers to get to know you and for you to get to know Edwards. We strongly encourage our managers to hire interns who would be great potential employees.

Our university talent often has the opportunity to interact with senior leadership. The University Summer Program includes a series called "EW Leaders - Unplugged." These sessions place our university talent and an executive leader in a small-group, interactive setting. You will get an opportunity to learn about that leader's organization and have an opportunity to ask any questions. Additionally, Edwards’ leadership takes a lot of pride in their accessibility. Their doors are wide open.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor work permits for foreign students at this time for U.S. positions.

Edwards has a strong commitment to developing our employees. Each year, you and your manager will establish your personal Development Plan which could consist of anything from new on-the-job experiences to seminars to internal training programs to university coursework. You will review your Development Plan at mid-year with your manager to ensure everything is on track. The opportunities are there - you just need a plan and the commitment to excel.

Yes. Continuous learning is key to keeping up your skills and knowledge. Edwards has a tuition reimbursement program which will reimburse up to $5,200 for undergrad and $7,500 for master’s related coursework per calendar year.

Interns are not currently eligible for benefits.

Once you’re hired full-time into the Engineering Technical Development Program, University Engineering Program, Accounting & Finance Development Program or other regular position, you’ll be offered a competitive and comprehensive Total Compensation Program consisting of Pay, Stock, Health and well-being, and future financial security. We also offer many benefits to provide employees with rewarding opportunities to support work/life balance. Here are a variety of benefits that address the diverse needs of our employees and their families:

- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Care
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
- Group Term Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability Long-term Disability
- Adoption Assistance Plan
- Tuition Assistance for Education

Benefits may vary by country location

Interns should be prepared to pay for their own relocation and housing. However, we have identified several local resources that are affordable and student-friendly to help.

Relocation benefits are often available to Engineering Technical Development Program, University Engineering Program, Accounting & Finance Development Program, and other full-time hires. The position listing will indicate relocation eligibility.

Edwards Lifesciences, One Edwards Way, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 949-250-2500
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