Is Edwards Lifesciences a good company to work for?

Edwards Lifesciences has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 2,076 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Edwards Lifesciences to a friend and 65% 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, 3.8 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) , Analyst (19) , Engineer II (19) , Production Assembler (19) , Engineering Intern (17) , Principal Engineer (17) , Project Manager (17) , Internship (16) , Senior Engineer (15) , Senior Manager (15)

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

"Benefits are good and Irvine Campus is nice" ((in 174 reviews)); "Great culture and amenities." ((in 169 reviews)); "Great people to work with and for." ((in 133 reviews)); "great campus with onsite subsidized cafeteria and gym(very small but you can use it);" ((in 112 reviews)); "Pay and bonus are good." ((in 69 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 90 reviews)); "No work life balance and no worker appreciation" ((in 85 reviews)); "Managers don't know what they are doing and there is no way for them to learn how to improve themselves and develop their employees." ((in 39 reviews)); "Value employees who are the loudest and make drama and have their way with senior leadership" ((in 24 reviews)); "Long hours at the company" ((in 20 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

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3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,552 total reviews)

Bernard Zovighian

67% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Edwards Lifesciences has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,552 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).

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2K reviews

5.0

Jun 16, 2026

Great Campus & Culture

Associate inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing culture, yearly review with bonus.

Cons

Parking is hard to find during the afternoon.

Edwards Lifesciences Response

Thank you for the feedback. We’re glad to hear that you valued our culture, campus environment, and performance review process, including merit increases and bonus opportunities. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us, and we wish you continued success in your career.

4.0

Jun 14, 2026

Great benefits but limited information sharing

Sr. buyer/planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits like subsidies on meals and gym

Cons

Tight knit culture and limited information sharing

Edwards Lifesciences Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Edwards Lifesciences. We’re pleased to hear that you valued our benefits, including our meal offerings and fitness resources, as supporting employee well-being is an important part of our culture. We also appreciate your input regarding team dynamics and knowledge sharing. As we continue to grow, we recognize the importance of fostering greater consistency across teams and encouraging open collaboration and transparency.

3.0

Jun 11, 2026

Good benefits but suffers from micromanagement

Quality assurance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefit, Welles gym and health food

Cons

Micro-management, low rate promotion and treat cleanroom unfair

Edwards Lifesciences Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you value our benefits and commitment to employee well-being, including our wellness programs, fitness facilities, and healthy food options. We also appreciate your opinion regarding leadership approach and career growth opportunities. We recognize how important it is to foster a fair, respectful, and empowering environment, and we continue to work on consistency, support development, and strive for equitable opportunities across teams.

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