Are you passionate about cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and eager to play a pivotal role in the evolution of additive manufacturing? Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a dedicated Additive Manufacturing R&D Technologist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be operating Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Post-Processing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting general facility upkeep. The day-to-day responsibilities in the additive manufacturing area includes preparing print jobs, unloading jobs, post-processing of parts, developing measurement techniques to ensure specifications are met, basic maintenance of additive machines, material handling and ordering. This role starts by learning the additive processes and techniques but provides room to grow through continuous development of existing and new processing techniques. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Operate and maintain multiple Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) machines to deliver print jobs to internal customers.

- Cleaning, removal of support structures, and post-processing of printed parts: such as grinding and sandblasting.

- Perform detailed inspection of all printed parts, assuring accurate tolerances to project data.

- The role also supports Research and Development teams by providing laboratory-based support as an ‘expert-user’ of various 3D printing platforms - maintaining and operating printers to help define optimum settings for new materials.

- Draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and implement corrections to the existing design or process.

- Utilize build preparation software to orient and properly support parts to be printed. Optimize print settings by working with Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineer.

- Manage facility workflow to maximize resources and ensure job delivery on time, with full commitment to quality and safety.

- Proactively maintain inventory of spare parts, supplies & consumables for printing machines.

- Contribute to 3D printing projects through print execution and test program support. Handle and modify incoming part design CAD files and solve potential issues using Design for AM (DfAM) guidelines.

- Maintain accurate records and logs as required. Write summary reports and prepare presentations.

- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of printing equipment and tooling, including preventive maintenance and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and work area.

- Build complex prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units, samples, and/or chemical solutions. May build prototypes for physician demonstration.

- Design and build simple fixtures, using sketches, CAD software, etc.

- Train, coach, and guide lower level employees on new procedures, assess work techniques and provide feedback to engineers on procedures

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree or equivalent in or technical degree/certificate , 4 Years years experience previous experience in R&D Lab and/or medical device experience Required

OR
H.S. Diploma or equivalent, 6 Years years experience related experience Required

Additional Skills:

- Previous experience with CAD software is required.

- Experience and exposure to the operation of industrial 3D printing equipment will be a plus

- Previous experience in the healthcare or medical device industry will be a plus

- Experience with Windchill PLM and SolidWorks or Creo will be a plus

- Experience with tolerance analysis will be a plus

- Knowledge of GD&T principles will be a plus

- Expertise in metrology software (e.g., PolyWorks, Geomagic), ability to interpret scan data and identify dimensional deviations will be a plus

- Expertise in operating various 3D scanning systems will be a plus

- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

- Excellent verbal, written, and people skills, with the confidence to interact with internal stakeholders and relationship building skills

- Knowledge of basic Office Programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

- Design of Experiments and the ability to apply statistics using statistical software.

- Mechanical aptitude and ability to methodically troubleshoot issues of a technical nature.

- Proficient use of measurement tools including calipers and micrometers.

- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills: ability to plan and organize tasks.

- Full understanding of equipment in a lab environment.

- Ability to draft technical documents (i.e, manufacturing and testing procedures)

- 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. Strictly adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

- Implement and sustain Factory Floor 6S principles to ensure a clean, organized, and safe working environment