Mid Level R&D Manager Jobs
Mid level r&d manager jobs go to professionals ready to own research projects end to end, guide junior team members, and move initiatives forward without constant oversight. Openings run across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Medical Devices, with 3% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Riot Games, KPMG, and Laborie hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical innovations for structural heart disease. As part of our R&D Engineering team, you will work closely with our Quality and Manufacturing teams to develop the latest tools and technologies to address significant, unmet clinical needs that impact patients’ lives around the world.
Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role combines specialized expertise in experimental fluid mechanics and flow diagnostics with broader R&D responsibilities in product development, testing, data analytics, and test method development, with opportunities to advance digital and automated approaches to laboratory processes and engineering analysis.
- Innovate, develop, and qualify new test systems, test methods, SOPs, R&D processes, analytics routines, and engineering models to evaluate product performance, including advanced flow visualization and experimental fluid mechanics methods such as particle image velocimetry (PIV).
- Create, evaluate, and improve on products as part of cross-functional New Product Development teams by developing designs, leading experiments (including writing and executing protocols), analyzing results, making recommendations, and authoring reports, based on strong engineering principles.
- Advance laboratory data and digital capabilities through automation, programming, data integration, and/or development of efficient and scalable engineering analysis workflows.
- Develop and execute engineering project plans.
- Support design control activities including requirements, risk documentation, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate and provide technical direction to technicians and lower-level employees, including test execution, training, and routine technical guidance.
- Evaluate inputs and develop technical recommendations, including the design of test systems and processes, parts, components, and subsystems.
- Other duties assigned by leadership.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 4 years of experience - OR - Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with 3 years of experience - OR - Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field
- Strong background with test method development and qualification, experimental design, product testing, data analysis, and test lab equipment
- Background in experimental fluid mechanics, including hands-on experience with particle image velocimetry (PIV) and other quantitative flow-diagnostic techniques
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with heart valve performance or related biomedical applications is strongly preferred
- Experience applying programming, automation, data analytics, and/or AI-enabled tools for engineering analysis, test methods, or laboratory workflows
- Experience with CAD and fabrication, statistical techniques, and engineering analysis
- Medical device industry exposure is strongly desired
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
- Ability to influence change and represent the team on broad projects
- Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
COMPENSATION
- For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $108,000 to $153,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical innovations for structural heart disease. As part of our R&D Engineering team, you will work closely with our Quality and Manufacturing teams to develop the latest tools and technologies to address significant, unmet clinical needs that impact patients’ lives around the world.
Dedicated to innovation, our Surgical business unit is focused on identifying and solving critical, unmet needs in cardiac surgery. In understanding the challenges of open-heart surgery, we partner with surgical teams to deliver modern technologies intended to enhance patients’ quality of life and expand their potential treatment opportunities. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role combines specialized expertise in experimental fluid mechanics and flow diagnostics with broader R&D responsibilities in product development, testing, data analytics, and test method development, with opportunities to advance digital and automated approaches to laboratory processes and engineering analysis.
- Innovate, develop, and qualify new test systems, test methods, SOPs, R&D processes, analytics routines, and engineering models to evaluate product performance, including advanced flow visualization and experimental fluid mechanics methods such as particle image velocimetry (PIV).
- Create, evaluate, and improve on products as part of cross-functional New Product Development teams by developing designs, leading experiments (including writing and executing protocols), analyzing results, making recommendations, and authoring reports, based on strong engineering principles.
- Advance laboratory data and digital capabilities through automation, programming, data integration, and/or development of efficient and scalable engineering analysis workflows.
- Develop and execute engineering project plans.
- Support design control activities including requirements, risk documentation, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate and provide technical direction to technicians and lower-level employees, including test execution, training, and routine technical guidance.
- Evaluate inputs and develop technical recommendations, including the design of test systems and processes, parts, components, and subsystems.
- Other duties assigned by leadership.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 4 years of experience - OR - Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with 3 years of experience - OR - Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field
- Strong background with test method development and qualification, experimental design, product testing, data analysis, and test lab equipment
- Background in experimental fluid mechanics, including hands-on experience with particle image velocimetry (PIV) and other quantitative flow-diagnostic techniques
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with heart valve performance or related biomedical applications is strongly preferred
- Experience applying programming, automation, data analytics, and/or AI-enabled tools for engineering analysis, test methods, or laboratory workflows
- Experience with CAD and fabrication, statistical techniques, and engineering analysis
- Medical device industry exposure is strongly desired
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
- Ability to influence change and represent the team on broad projects
- Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
COMPENSATION
- For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $108,000 to $153,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Mid Level R&D Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level r&d manager job?
Position yourself by highlighting projects you owned independently, decisions you drove with limited supervision, and any junior colleagues you guided. Tailor your application to show scope of responsibility, not just task completion. Employers at this level want evidence you can manage ambiguity, coordinate across teams, and deliver research outcomes with real accountability behind them.
Which companies hire mid level r&d managers?
Companies hiring mid level r&d managers right now include Riot Games, KPMG, and Laborie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including established manufacturers, technology firms, and growth-stage companies scaling their product development and research functions.
Are there remote mid level r&d manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and project type. About 3% of mid level r&d manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common in roles requiring lab access, hardware work, or cross-functional collaboration. Fully remote positions tend to concentrate in software-driven or data-focused research environments.
How do I move up to a mid level r&d manager role?
Moving into a mid level r&d manager role takes deliberate expansion of scope over your first few years. Focus on taking ownership of full project cycles rather than individual tasks, building expertise in a specific research domain, and demonstrating measurable outcomes. Volunteering to coordinate cross-functional work and informally mentoring newer colleagues builds the management signals hiring teams look for.
Which industries hire the most mid level r&d managers?
Mid Level r&d manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in sustained product innovation and process improvement, which creates consistent demand for managers who can bridge hands-on research work with team coordination at a mid-career level.