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Engineering Technical Development Program (TDP)

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BS/MS Development Programs

Shape the future of our industry through innovation

Noted for diverse rotations that provide multi-product exposure, the 18-month Engineering TDP experience will accelerate your transition to a Technical Leadership career. You’ll complete four practical rotation assignments across various businesses and functions, all with a level of flexibility that allows you to shape your program path around your interests and goals.

The program

The program’s overall design enables you to develop a broad perspective of key technical and operational elements within Edwards through formal and informal training opportunities, interaction with senior leaders, and ongoing personal and professional mentorship.

The program
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The program

TDPs have the opportunity to rotate across all businesses and functions through four rotations that last 17 to 20 weeks in each of the functional areas below.

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The program
The program

Four rotations

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Your work in this area will include exposure to research or new product development, a major focus at Edwards where ongoing investment in R&D means a steady pipeline of exciting new technologies and leading medical innovations. Under the guidance of senior R&D engineers, you’ll test, create, validate and design in support of our products. It’s a great way to learn from experienced engineers while contributing your input and ideas to the project team.

What we look for

What we look for
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What we look for
  • Leadership potential demonstrated through extracurricular activities, employment and/or internship experiences
  • Ability to excel in a team based environment
  • Relevant experience 
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Business acumen and global mindset; able to operate across cultures
  • Strong interest in pursuing relevant industry experience within the healthcare and medical devices industry a plus
What we look for
What we look for
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Requirements

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  • B.S. or M.S. in Engineering from an accredited university
  • Anticipated graduation date of fall of the current year or spring of the following year
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Must not require company sponsorship for an employment-based visa now or in the future.

In addition, we consider a broad range of engineering backgrounds, including Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality,  Management and more.

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