Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Service Innovation

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Mission

As a member of the Service Innovation – Design for Serviceability team, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in improving the serviceability, reliability, and performance of robotic medical platforms. You will partner with Service, R&D, and other cross-functional engineering teams to develop innovative mechanical solutions, address field and service issues, optimize mechanisms and designs, and support both new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering activities.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about solving complex mechanical challenges while improving service operations and ultimately supporting better patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robotic capital hardware for use in surgical room environments
• Iterate quickly on proof-of-concept prototypes, implement long term commercial design solutions, and engage with vendors
• Provide design recommendations to the engineering team regarding the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tests, products, and equipment
• Develop novel technologies for human-robot interaction by closely collaborating with software and robotic and controls engineers, clinical engineers and physicians
• Participate in multi-functional discussions and design reviews
• Interface effectively with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineering and manufacturing, to support product improvements and serviceability.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and service technicians to enhance team capabilities and ensure best practices are followed.

Professional Experience/Background to be Successful in This Role:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience developing mechanical hardware, preferred experience in Robotic and/or Medical Device industry)
• Deep knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g. mechanisms, materials, strength of materials, FEA, GD&T)
• Extensive experience designing and bringing robotic hardware solutions to market
• Experience using SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD package) including the ability to create models, assemblies, and detailed drawings, following best design practices and ASME standards
• Background in robotics, Capital equipment hardware, NPI and/or sustaining engineering.
• Basic knowledge of working in an ISO and FDA regulated environment.
• Experience designing for manufacturing and familiarity with manufacturing processes – e.g., machining, casting, stamping, forming, molding.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to learn from others while mentoring more junior team members.

Perks:

• Generous vacation and hybrid work policies
• Commute assistance (Daily shuttle from SF, public transit stipend)
• Snacks, Lunch stipend for on-site cafeteria
• 401(k) match and pension program
• Healthy work/life balance (paid parental, family & volunteer leave)
• Strong culture that promotes inclusion, growth, and innovation
• On-site fitness center (incl. group exercise classes) & fitness / well-being reimbursement.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Design Thinking, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Development, Research and Development

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this Bay Area position is:

$129,000.00 - $208,150.00

 

 

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For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits