Cardiovascular Engineering Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Overview
When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life-saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.
At Cordis, we're teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one-team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients.
If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you.
We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.
Responsibilities
Cordis Corporation designs, manufactures, and commercializes medical devices uses to treat coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease. Examples of such devices include systems for gaining access to the vasculature, angioplasty balloon catheters, stents and stent delivery systems, and access closure devices. As an R&D engineer you will work in the design, development, and testing of Cardiovascular and Vascular Medical Devices. Engineers at Cordis work to solve complex problems to ensure devices meet user needs, and that they
are safe and effective for their indicated uses.
Responsibilities
• Applies comprehensive medical device engineering knowledge and a thorough understanding of
concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
• Works on complex projects of medium scope.
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and
consistent with organization objectives.
• Completes work independently, receives general guidance on new projects.
• Accountable for design reviews as applicable ensuring design solutions are documented, evaluated
against design input, and tested properly.
• Works on the design of devices and components assigned as an individual technical contributor, but
capable of acting as a project leader as needed.
• Works closely with manufacturing engineers on process development for mass production of medical
devices.
• Develops and monitors work schedule to ensure on-time completion of design activities assigned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, regulatory affairs, quality
assurance, and manufacturing, to define and execute product development strategies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Requires Engineering Bachelors Degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience (depending on qualifications) in medical device research and development, with a focus on supporting complex projects and driving technical excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for 3D modeling, design analysis, and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with advanced engineering tools and methodologies such as computational modeling, simulation, and finite element analysis.
• Understanding of medical device regulations and standards, including FDA PMA/510(k) and CE Marking
• Experience working in the design and development of medical devices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving project outcomes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and
• Passion for innovation, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Pay / Compensation
The expected pre-tax pay rate for this position is $106,000 - $155,000
Actual pay may fluctuate outside of the range depending on skills, education, experience, job-related knowledge and location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our teammate's points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.