Development Engineer - Johnson and Johnson

Johnson & Johnson MedTech innovates at the intersection of biology and technology. With a focus on treating with pinpoint precision in the hardest-to-reach parts of the body, restoring anatomy and reimagining healing, our portfolio of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments is addressing the most complex diseases. Focus areas include: Interventional Solutions, Orthopaedics, Surgery and Vision

Robotics & Digital Solutions, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Development Engineer located Santa Clara, CA.

Robotics & Digital Solutions is part of Ethicon, Inc., a global leader in surgery with products and solutions found in almost every operating room around the world. Ethicon has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including robotics, digital solutions, sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com.
Core Job Responsibilities

In this vital role you will function as a core member of the new product development team. You will be responsible for working closely with design, quality, and manufacturing engineers, as well as suppliers, throughout all phases of the product development lifecycle. Your role will be critical in supporting the design for manufacturing while developing and qualifying components. You will assist with the assembly process and transfer of the product design to manufacturing. You will collaborate with internal team members and outside manufacturing partners to drive the development & qualification of the comprehensive manufacturing system.

• Participate in the design, development, and validation of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Give strategies for component development/ qualification, assembly and manufacturing processes, packaging, and sterilization
• Assist with the design, acceptance, installation, and qualification of assembly equipment, fixtures, and gauges, along with specification of acceptance criteria
• Support the resolution of difficult engineering and manufacturing problems using advanced CAD techniques, prototyping, and other available technologies
• Document processes and equipment including but not limited to drawings, flow charts, specifications, FMEAs, control plans, routers, IQ/OQ/PQ
• Collaborate with multifunctional partners to ensure DFM/A, appropriate component supplier and assembly site selection, and proper mfg transfer
• Constructively receive feedback, mentoring, and guidance from more experienced development engineers
• Must be capable of working independently and in a team while being flexible, self-motivated, curious and willing to revolutionize the world of medical robotics.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• 2 years minimum of manufacturing / process development experience required
• Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven knowledge of component manufacturing processes (including machining, rapid prototyping, injection molding, etc.)
• Experience and proficiency using parametric solid modeling and CAD software to design and document parts and assemblies.
• Adept at communicating in a collaborative team environment and seeking optimum solutions with team members.

Preferred

• Previous start-up experience, and/or a resourceful innovative nature with an ability to streamline or develop efficient processes
• Experience in a medical device setting or other highly regulated field

Perks!

• Flexible Vacation
• Growth, Respect, Innovation & Inclusion
• 401k, pension, medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid parental leave
• BenefitHub discounts, discounts on insurance, and more!

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $101,000- 141,500

This job posting is anticipated to close on 2/28/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

At Johnson & Johnson, we're on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world's healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered

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