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

1.0

Feb 23, 2026

Revolving door for the experienced

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global workforce, Patient focus, not anymore

Cons

3-year vesting, tend to favor and align with yes men, others are shown the door or subject to silent firing.

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re pleased to hear that you value our global workforce and long‑standing commitment to improving patient lives. We also acknowledge your perspective on communication. We continuously work to foster a culture where diverse viewpoints are respected and performance expectations are clear. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to improve the employee experience.

4.0

Feb 8, 2026

Best for work life balance

Production supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekends are usually not touched maybe once every quarter.

Cons

Ulu work address and odd shift hours

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that work‑life balance has been a positive aspect of your role. We also acknowledge that shift schedules can present challenges, and we continue to evaluate ways to improve the overall employee experience where possible.

3.0

Feb 7, 2026

Review

Director engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Comp, tech, and internal capabilities.

Cons

Unclear messaging from leadership on priorities and how they will be implemented in newest growth areas. Increasing culture differences between business units.

Edwards Lifesciences Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you are satisfied with our compensation, technical expertise, and internal capabilities. We also appreciate your candid perspective regarding leadership messaging. As Edwards continues to grow, we recognize the importance of clear communication, shared priorities, and a consistent culture. Your input is valuable as it helps us continue to improve. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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