Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Edwards Lifesciences Israel Innovation Center (EIIC) is looking for a talented **Mechanical Engineer** to join the R&D Incubation team on a temporary basis. In this role, you will contribute to the early-stage design and development of innovative cardiovascular technologies in the TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) space. You will be responsible for concept development, laboratory testing, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners.

**How you will make an impact:**

+ Develop and iterate early-stage mechanical concepts and prototypes for transcatheter cardiovascular devices
+ Plan, execute, analyze, and report bench testing
+ Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using SolidWorks
+ Coordinate with external vendors and contract manufacturers on component fabrication and delivery
+ Collaborate closely with the THV Incubation Manager and cross-site engineering teams ...