Engineering Co-Op Program, Summer-Fall

Engineering Co-Op Program, Summer-Fall 2026
This posting is submitted in anticipation of future roles at Edwards.

To qualify for Co-Op opportunities, the candidate must be available to work full-time from May/June - December 2026.

Program participants will work in our corporate headquarters in Irvine, California. Please visit  for information on our locations.

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our University Programs are designed to help early-career professionals contribute to solutions that transform patient lives. We also believe in investing in the future of our talented people across the globe, including early career professionals seeking to explore and establish themselves within the medical device industry. We’ll provide you with the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make innovative contributions.

As an Engineering Co-Op with us, you’ll find motivation and inspiration in a culture that emphasizes passion for patients as you discover your own strengths.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
We are looking for driven and innovative engineering students interested in Summer-Fall Co-Ops in 2026

How you could make an impact:

• Opportunity to work as a Research & Development, Clinical Development Engineer, Quality Engineer, and more
• Gain hands‑on experience working closely as a part of an engineering team to develop, test, and implement designs pertaining to advanced medical device technology to address issues caused by structural heart disease.
• Develop design skills and act as an integral and contributing member of the development team.
• Design and test new concepts and contribute to the development of innovative medical devices (functional testing, mechanical testing, and simulated use).
• Provide documentation support and complete written reports on testing and designs.

To qualify for Co-Op opportunities, the candidate MUST be able to work in person and full-time from May/June - December 2026.

What you'll need (Required):

• Currently enrolled as a student for the duration of the Co-Op project – must graduate December 2026 or later
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• MUST be able to work in person and full-time from May/June - December 2026
• Must be in good scholastic standing (3.0+ GPA or equivalent).
• Must not require a company sponsorship for employment-based visa now or in the future.
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Proactively seek direction from senior engineers
• Assist in documenting production department concerns and aid in troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.
• Proficient in drafting software (Solidworks or Creo Parametric preferred).
• Ability to actively participate in design reviews and provide relevant feedback for teammates.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Junior or Senior standing preferred, pursuing degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering etc. Course completion of engineering mechanics and mechanical design is preferred.
• Strong interest in pursuing relevant industry experience. Interest in the healthcare and medical devices industry is a plus.
• Comfortable working in laboratory environment. Hands‑on and highly motivated. Able to follow procedures, perform testing and clearly convey data results.
• Innovative & Industry Leading Technology
• Accelerated Career Growth
• A Growing Global Company
• Meaningful Projects with Real Impact
• Competitive Compensation
• Conversion Opportunities into our New Grad Programs following graduation
• On‑site Cafe, Gym, Basketball & Beach Volleyball Courts
• Great People & Beautiful Place to Work!

Timeline:

• Interviews will occur in March for those invited.
• Offer decisions will be made by April.

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $54,000 to $72,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve…