Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer

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:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing 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

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  https://www.jnj.com/. 

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer

What You Will Do

The Mechanical Manufacturing Equipment & Systems Design and Development Engineering Manager will lead the design, development, qualification, and deployment of advanced manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and test platforms supporting robotic medical device manufacturing. This role partners closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to deliver scalable, reliable, and compliant manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, tooling, fixtures, and test solutions for robotic medical devices.

• Drive manufacturing readiness activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, ensuring successful transfer from development through commercialization.

• Develop equipment requirements, system architectures, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria.

• Design and implement automated assembly, calibration, inspection, and testing solutions to improve quality, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Lead equipment verification, validation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and commissioning activities in compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.

• Partner with product development teams to improve manufacturability, testability, reliability, and scalability of new products.

• Manage technical relationships with equipment suppliers, automation integrators, and contract manufacturers.

• Drive capacity expansion, production ramp, line transfer, and manufacturing scale-up initiatives.

• Develop and implement equipment reliability strategies, predictive maintenance programs, and lifecycle management plans.

• Utilize data analytics and statistical methods to identify process improvement opportunities and optimize manufacturing performance.

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for equipment and process-related issues.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cycle time, quality, OEE, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment development, automation engineering, or related technical roles.

• Experience designing and deploying automated manufacturing equipment and test systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting NPI, manufacturing scale-up, and production transfer activities.

• Demonstrated experience with supplier management, technical reviews, and equipment sourcing.

• Knowledge of risk management, process validation, equipment qualification, and quality system requirements.

• Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.

• Experience in robotic surgery, medical devices, electromechanical systems, or highly automated manufacturing environments.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent certification.

• Experience with Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, and smart factory technologies.

Technical Skills & Competencies

Mechanical & Automation Engineering

• Precision mechanical design

• Automation systems development

• Robotic assembly systems

• Motion control systems

• Pneumatic and electromechanical systems

• Fixture and tooling design

• Machine vision integration

• Sensor and instrumentation systems

Manufacturing Test Systems

• Functional test system development

• End-of-line test automation

• Calibration systems

• Data acquisition systems

• Measurement system analysis (MSA)

• Test method validation

Software, Controls & Data Analytics

• Python for automation, scripting, test development, data analytics, and process optimization

• MATLAB

• LabVIEW

• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or equivalent)

• HMI/SCADA systems

• SQL and manufacturing databases

• Statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP)

• Industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC-UA)

• MES and manufacturing data systems

CAD & Engineering Tools

• SolidWorks

• Creo

• AutoCAD

• CATIA (preferred)

• Teamcenter or equivalent PLM systems

• GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis

• FEA and engineering simulation tools

Manufacturing Excellence

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

• Design for Assembly (DFA)

• Design for Automation (DFAut)

• Design for Test (DFT)

• SPC and Process Capability Analysis

• DOE

• PFMEA and Risk Analysis

• Lean Manufacturing

• Six Sigma

• Root Cause Analysis

Quality & Regulatory

• FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820)

• ISO 13485

• ISO 14971

• GMP

• CAPA

• Change Control

• Equipment Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

• Design Controls

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:

Accelerating, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$91,000.00 - $147,200.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year