Is Edwards Lifesciences a good company to work for?

Edwards Lifesciences has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 2,071 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Edwards Lifesciences to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Edwards Lifesciences have been left by employees working as Intern , Engineering Intern and Senior Engineer .

Does Edwards Lifesciences pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Edwards Lifesciences employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Edwards Lifesciences. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Edwards Lifesciences?

70% of Edwards Lifesciences employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Edwards Lifesciences 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Edwards Lifesciences?

Engineer (52) , Intern (49) , Manager (25) , Quality Engineer (23) , Clinical Specialist (22) , Director (22) , Production Assembler (20) , Engineer II (19) , Analyst (18) , Engineering Intern (17) , Principal Engineer (17) , Project Manager (17) , Internship (16) , Senior Engineer (15) , Senior Manager (14)

What are the pros of working at Edwards Lifesciences according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and Irvine Campus is nice" ((in 182 reviews)); "Great culture and amenities." ((in 162 reviews)); "great people and leader ship." ((in 128 reviews)); "great campus with onsite subsidized cafeteria and gym(very small but you can use it);" ((in 102 reviews)); "I had a good pay" ((in 71 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Edwards Lifesciences according to real employee reviews?

"“Managers” always hide their poor management behind other people back." ((in 86 reviews)); "No work life balance and no worker appreciation" ((in 80 reviews)); "Management doesn't really care about being good managers." ((in 37 reviews)); "Long hours at the company" ((in 23 reviews)); "Value employees who are the loudest and make drama and have their way with senior leadership" ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Edwards Lifesciences layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Edwards Lifesciences layoffs and their outlook for job security at Edwards Lifesciences in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Edwards Lifesciences locations?

Irvine , Draper , Anasco , Salt Lake City , Los Angeles , San Diego , Dallas , Orange , Sandy , Costa Mesa , Huntington Beach , Tampa , Saint Louis , New York , Lake Forest , American Fork , Midvale , Chicago , Downers Grove , Naperville , Kansas City , Houston , Ponce , Minneapolis , Cincinnati , Cypress , East Irvine , Fullerton , Mission Viejo , Placentia

Edwards Lifesciences reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,548 total reviews)

Bernard Zovighian

66% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,548 reviews)

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Edwards Lifesciences has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,548 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Edwards Lifesciences employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Mar 17, 2026

A Heart Company that has Lost their Heart!

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Holiday Shutdown, Location of the Site

Cons

Leadership, Work Life Balance, transparency, the site is full and the only opportunities are if someone is fired or leaves creating a cutthroat environment where leadership refuses to be transparent in the real situation of the site.

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the annual holiday shutdown and the site location. We also recognize your feedback on work‑life balance, and that career opportunities play a significant role in the employee experience. These are important areas, and we continue to focus on improving communication, fostering trust, and ensuring employees have clear expectations around growth and development.

2.0

Mar 9, 2026

Ok place to work but politics spoils it

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good Salary and benefits - Fantastic colleagues

Cons

- Unclear career progression - Office politics overshadows performance - Poor work/life balance

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found our compensation and benefits competitive and enjoyed working with your colleagues. We also recognize your feedback on workplace dynamics as an important aspect of the employee experience. We continue to focus on fostering a culture that values performance, collaboration, and work‑life balance. We appreciate your perspective and feedback.

5.0

Mar 1, 2026

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work with

Cons

It needs Traveling a lot

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you find Edwards to be a good place to work. We recognize that travel requirements can vary by role and business needs, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective.

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