Staff Technologist, Facilities

The patients we serve are at the heart of Edwards Lifesciences’ culture. We help our teams achieve this mission by building safe, clean, and innovative workspaces so our people can feel effective with their work. As part of our Facilities team, we’ll provide you with the resources needed to ensure you can keep our offices, plants, and facilities running smoothly so they may be a supportive and dynamic place to work. Your commitment to creating an effective and healthy working environment helps co-workers connect and feel engaged, allowing teams around the world to better contribute and focus their renewed energies on the patients we support.

How you'll make an impact:
• Key SME (Subject Matter Expert) with in-depth knowledge and technical proficiency in asset management, maintenance of HVAC systems and compressed Air systems, and manufacturing support activities.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance, Facilities maintenance request, unscheduled maintenance, and routine Facilities technical work in a timely manner. Document all work performed following plant SOPs and processes in a compliant manner. Escalates any issues found during maintenance to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Manage all aspects of project management, using such tools as Microsoft Project, Clarizen, etc., to ensure on-time and on-budget project completion, including interfacing with all parties, allocating resources, negotiating competing priorities, mediating conflicting objectives, and escalating issues as needed for resolution
• Collaborate and own systemic root cause investigations for CAPAs.
• Review documentation and take appropriate actions to ensure that information is appropriately catalogued and follow through to validation and qualification of equipment, including transferring information to appropriate locations, e.g., ECRs, SOPs, drawings, and tooling, for Engineering approval
•Check for failures in equipment and perform or lead, as applicable, corrective actions to affected areas that have down time, including conducting and writing impact assessment reports of incidents, exception work orders (EWOs), Equipment Non-conformance Reports (ENCRs).
•Design, develop and sustain processes and procedures, including methods to train users
• Utilize manufacturing software (e.g., RQMS, PLM) to update documentation in systems (e.g., Windchill)
• Provide coaching and guidance to other technicians
• On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period
• Other incidental duties.)

• Utilize CMMS software for the planification of preventive maintenance & to ensure all maintenance documentation and corrective maintenances are properly documented (e.g., MAXIMO).
•Utilize COUPA to support the team in the procurement of Spare parts and goods for Equipment and Facilities Maintenance and Budget tracking.

What you'll need (required):
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent & 15 years related experience OR
• Associate's Degree or equivalent & 13 years related experience Required

What else we look for (preferred):
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills with focus on creating presentations, influencing and conveying recommendations.
• Problem solving methodology, root cause analysis, and GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
• Strong computer skills, including usage of MS Office Suite.

• Experience with Power Apps, Power BI and CAD preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of validation and improvement of automated equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot Facilities equipment
• Ability to execute the fundamentals of project management
• Extensive knowledge of routine preventive maintenance of Facilities equipment
• Extensive knowledge electrical, mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and controls
• Adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment
• Must be able to work independently in completing complex projects, developing work instructions, and providing guidance to advance the competency of other technicians.
• 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.