Irvine, California, The Staff Engineer for World Wide Engineering - Molding is a technical role supporting manufacturing sites by ensuring that injection molded parts used in commercial environment are robust, harmonized & scalable utilizing best practice in part design, development, technologies, process capable, validated per design control and compliant with Regulatory requirements.  This role is responsible for plastic part design and development with involvement in injection mold tooling and injection molding processes including design for manufacturability, MoldFlow analysis and production release at suppliers.  In addition, this role is part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for supporting sourcing strategies including supplier recommendation, evaluation and development.  This position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Molding Engineering and resides in the Irvine location.  Essential job functions: Provide supporting to Engineering, Manufacturing and R&D in plastics engineering, injection mold design/construction and injection mold processing.  Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design, develop processes, define requirements, establish procedures and implement tooling in support of thermoplastic injection molding and silicone liquid injection molding (LIM). Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input during product development phases including plastic part design and mold design & construction. Support thermoplastic and silicone processing and tooling troubleshooting, and drive problem solving with suppliers. Manage the implementation of new injection molds at suppliers.  Drive process optimization and capability using scientific injection molding principles including process improvement opportunities and innovation on commercial products.  Project management from feasibility through implementation including charter & scope, detailed plan, defined schedule, risks mitigation, progress report and cost management.  Escalate project risks to management, as required.  In addition, plans, organizes, and conducts all aspects of technical reviews. Supports IQ/OQ/PQ efforts within Edwards and at suppliers.  Ensures proper documentation is completed to meet quality systems requirements. (e.g., Design Reviews, Component Drawings, FMEA’s, Manufacturing Procedures, BOM’s, Routers, etc.). Ability to travel approximately 20%: domestic and international. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in engineering. Minimum of six (6) years of experience in providing technical engineering support in a regulated industry. Demonstrated track record in executing large scale projects. On-site required.  Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree is desirable, preferably in Plastics. Medical device manufacturing experience. Technical knowledge and leadership in the area of plastics engineering, plastic part design, injection mold design & construction and injection molding process. Strong expertise with ProE/Creo and SolidWorks solid modeling CAD and MoldFlow simulation software. Phase gate product development expertise with plastic components including DFM expertise. Hands-on experience in the area injection molding and injection mold construction. Supplier relationship building, development and project support. Problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making. Knowledge of technical manufacturing operations preferably in medical devices and process excellence methodologies such as Six Sigma, and FDA regulations, cGMP, ISO standards and EH&S guidelines. Proven successful project management skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to translate complex and technical information to all levels of the organization. Innovative and strong execution skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver on short- and long-term strategic goals. Proven expertise in IT platforms, preferably Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing systems (e.g., PLM, Windchill, Ignite).

Sunnyvale, California, SVCE will be hiring two candidates. Once placement will be at either Power Analyst, Associate Power Analyst or Senior Power Analyst level, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. The second appointment will be at the Principal Power Analyst level.   Power Analyst/Associate Power Analyst/Senior Power Analyst will provide analytical support towards efforts related to the origination of all resources to meet load obligations including: carbon-free energy, renewable portfolio standard resource, resource adequacy products, storage resources and energy hedge products.  The Power Analyst may also support integrated resource planning, rate development, custom product offerings for large customers, load analytics and forecasting, scheduling coordination, supplier contract management, settlements and compliance.   The Principal Power Analyst, working with other departments, will be the lead analyst responsible for integrating a robust data platform and developing an analytical infrastructure in support long-term integrated resource planning, origination and acquisition of resources, risk management and asset and portfolio optimization.  The Principal Power Analyst will direct the work of other analysts, vendors and consultants and will be expected to work independently on a number of complex strategic, administrative and analytical projects throughout the organization.  The ideal Power Analyst  candidate will possess experience with energy data analytics, power project valuations, decision analysis and standard energy modeling and simulation software packages and an understanding of wholesale energy market and trading concepts .  At the Principal level, candidates should also have working knowledge of portfolio optimization and production cost modeling software (e.g., Plexos, PowerSimm, SERVM, cQuant etc); integrated resource planning in the context of meeting California GHG reductions goals; and experience with storage resources, power trading and risk management and a thorough understanding of California’s energy market and regulatory requirements. Education: All levels require a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, environmental science, or a related, quantitative field. A Master’s Degree in the aforementioned fields can substitute for up to one year of the required experience. A Doctoral Degree in the aforementioned fields can substitute for up to three years of the required experience. Experience: For the Power Analyst level, a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience as an analyst at an electric utility, regulatory agency, energy supplier or developer, cleantech company, or similar organization and a minimum of 8 years for the Principal Power Analyst level.   COMPENSATION Power Analyst/Associate/Senior: Annual salary ranging from $96,641 - $144,489 with placement dependent on qualifications. Principal Power Analyst: Annual salary ranging from $120,952 - $190,067 with placement dependent on qualifications.   Submit a cover letter, resume, three references and a completed SVCE application to hr@svcleanenergy.org by the end of the day on Monday November 16, 2020. For more information regarding the recruitment and a the SVCE application, go to: http://www.svcleanenergy.org/jobs ?Individual, family and domestic partner health insurance ?Monthly Fitness benefit (ex: stipend for gym or exercise classes) ?Retirement and Employer Matching Contributions ?Health Reimbursement Account stipend ?Flexible Spending Account stipend (ex: transit, health, dependent care) ?Paid Vacation

Monterey, California, The Operations Research (OR) Department at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) seeks applicants for three open-rank tenure-track positions in the following areas. Statistics and Data Science , including applied statistics, machine learning, data mining, experimental design and analysis, and defense systems modeling. Computation and Data Science , including computational methods, data science, and systems modeling. Applied OR , including applications in data science, military modeling, logistics, infrastructure, energy, environment, defense, homeland security, and cyber. For full details, see https://www.nps.edu/web/or/hiring The Department of Operations Research at NPS in Monterey, California is one of the oldest and largest OR departments in the world. Our students are primarily military officers from the U.S. and its allies pursuing Master’s degrees in defense-oriented OR topics. We also have a small Ph.D. program. Our students are capable, mature, and hard working. The department has over 40 faculty members, with 21 tenure-track professors, who do research in wide range of fields including data science, statistics, optimization, stochastic modeling, and simulation. Our research addresses important and challenging problems in national security and we foster close collaborations with U.S. Navy and Department of Defense sponsors, as well as other universities. Additional information about our department can be found at https://www.nps.edu/web/or .   The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2020.  The application package should include a cover letter, statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, names of three references, evidence of or potential for teaching excellence, and a sample of published work. Interviews will begin in the fall term. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early. Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2020. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Relocation incentives may be authorized. Please email your application package to Ms. Mary Frofunga, Operations Research Department, Naval Postgraduate School, at or_jobs@nps.edu . Minimum qualifications: Have or expecting a Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline. U.S. citizen or committed to obtaining citizenship when eligible. Evidence of teaching aptitude with potential to advise student theses and dissertations. Evidence of strong potential for scholarship leading to scholarly publications.   The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer.   For additional information about NPS, please visit http://www.nps.edu .  Applicants with foreign education will be required to select from a list of private organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), which provide foreign education evaluations acceptable to NPS. Are you a veteran?   Veteran’s preference is treated as a positive merit factor for NPS faculty positions. We strongly encourage you to indicate if you are a veteran in your application when applying to NPS positions and you must provide a copy of your signed DD-214 (member 4 copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Are you a current active duty service member? If yes, you are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note: you will be ineligible if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of application. The Operations Research (OR) Department at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) seeks applicants for three open-rank tenure-track positions in the following areas. •Statistics and Data Science, including applied statistics, machine learning, data mining, experimental design and analysis, and defense systems modeling. •Computation and Data Science, including computational methods, data science, and systems modeling. •Applied OR, including applications in data science, military modeling, logistics, infrastructure, energy, environment, defense, homeland security, and cyber. For full details, see https://www.nps.edu/web/or/hiring The Department of Operations Research at NPS in Monterey, California is one of the oldest and largest OR departments in the world. Our students are primarily military officers from the U.S. and its allies pursuing Master’s degrees in defense-oriented OR topics. We also have a small Ph.D. program. Our students are capable, mature, and hard working. The department has over 40 faculty members, with 21 tenure-track professors, who do research in wide range of fields including data science, statistics, optimization, stochastic modeling, and simulation. Our research addresses important and challenging problems in national security and we foster close collaborations with U.S. Navy and Department of Defense sponsors, as well as other universities. Additional information about our department can be found at https://www.nps.edu/web/or. The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2020. The application package should include a cover letter, statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, names of three references, evidence of or potential for teaching excellence, and a sample of published work. Interviews will begin in the fall term. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early. Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2020. Minimum qualifications: •Have or expecting a Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline. •U.S. citizen or committed to obtaining citizenship when eligible. •Evidence of teaching aptitude with potential to advise student theses and dissertations. •Evidence of strong potential for scholarship leading to scholarly publications. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Relocation incentives may be authorized. Please email your application package to Ms. Mary Frofunga, Operations Research Department, Naval Postgraduate School, at or_jobs@nps.edu. The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please visit http://www.nps.edu. Applicants with foreign education will be required to select from a list of private organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), which provide foreign education evaluations acceptable to NPS. Are you a veteran? Veteran’s preference is treated as a positive merit factor for NPS faculty positions. We strongly encourage you to indicate if you are a veteran in your application when applying to NPS positions and you must provide a copy of your signed DD-214 (member 4 copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Are you a current active duty service member? If yes, you are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note: you will be ineligible if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of application.

California, Overview: Do you ever wonder what's the best way to get to a taco stand, how many are within 10 minutes of your current location, or how you can optimize traveling to all of them to savor the ultimate taco? If you love tacos and love graph algorithms and optimization, we’ve got the ideal job for you! Join the ArcGIS Network Analyst team and build state-of-the-art routing algorithms used by companies all over the world to optimize their delivery fleet, provide driving directions, identify locations to site stores based on travel patterns, and much more. Our work touches millions of users and has far-reaching impact. You will work on a team focused on designing and implementing high-performance graph algorithms exposed in mobile, desktop, server, and cloud-based APIs and solutions within ArcGIS. This is a challenging and gratifying opportunity to apply your coding talent and passion for excellence to craft solutions for real-world transportation problems. Responsibilities: Design and implement algorithms and solvers in C++ for transportation routing problems Optimize existing and new C++ code to reduce memory consumption and to increase performance and scalability Analyze computational complexity of algorithms Work with product engineers to diagnose root causes for incorrect software behavior and failures Fix bugs in the existing C++ codebase Write comprehensive technical specifications and design documents Participate throughout the software development life cycle Recommended Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in commercial software engineering Experience with C++11 and modern C++ style and idioms Experience in code profiling and performance optimization Knowledge of GIS, logistics, and transportation networks Questions about our interview process? We have answers .   Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing graph algorithms Broad knowledge of C++ with a good understanding of object-oriented techniques and class design and familiarity with the standard library Familiarity with basic data structures Ability to clearly describe and analyze a problem and to articulate a solution Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong time management, prioritization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field, depending on position level 

Irvine, California, Position Overview: The opportunity will reside in the Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) Supplier Development Engineering team to provide manufacturing engineering support in the design and development of implantable devices and delivery systems to treat cardiovascular disease. Conduct engineering activities from initial product development phase through product launch. Develop manufacturing technologies to meet new product demands. Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts, tools and analysis. Conduct reviews to ensure DFM considerations are incorporated into designs. Assess and develop supplier part capability. Work directly with suppliers to address specifications and quality requirements. Lead supplier validation activities, support initial builds and commercialization of new product introduction. Integrate new products into manufacturing. Manage product phase in/phase out activities around design, regulatory and clinical requirements. Support manufacturing readiness reviews and manage design transfers to manufacturing.  Essential job functions include:   Coordinates tooling / process capability studies as required. Provides technical input for strategic sourcing projects, including evaluation of supplier capability, part qualification plan, specification review, product implementation and part transition to manufacturing. Participate in technical discussions with suppliers to identify and implement improvements in products and processes. Responsible for defining supplier qualification requirements for OEM, Contract manufacturer (components and devices) and custom materials, including supplier validations and Edwards receiving inspection fixture design for Test method validation.  Respond with a high sense of urgency to quality issues and escalate / communicate appropriately. Ensure that Tier 1 suppliers are using capable Tier 2 suppliers for material and outside processing services. Work with supplier to optimize processes. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific with 4 years of engineering experience. On-site work required. 20% travel required. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline. Medical device manufacturing experience in heart valves, stents, catheters, delivery systems and/or interventional access devices is preferred. Experience in the use of statistical tools required (SPC, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.). CAD experience using ProE or equivalent is preferred. Effective communication skills. Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team is essential. Strong analytical, problem solving and technical writing skills. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

INFORMS Journal on Optimization, Ahead of Print.

INFORMS Journal on Optimization, Ahead of Print.

INFORMS Journal on Optimization, Ahead of Print.

INFORMS Journal on Optimization, Ahead of Print.

INFORMS Journal on Optimization, Volume 2, Issue 3, Page C3-C3, Summer 2020.