Senior R&D Design Engineer - Johnson and Johnson

Description:

Robotics & Digital Surgery, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Senior R&D Design Engineer, located in Cincinnati, OH.

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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/.

In this role, you will design and develop sophisticated robotic instruments that provide robust clinical value. You will be a vital member of a product development team, leading various assignments in collaboration with other design engineers, manufacturing engineers, designers, and multi-functional partners.

What You'll Do:

• Design, iterate, and evaluate product concepts quickly and effectively via prototype builds, laboratory testing, and/or computer simulations.
• Lead development of design requirements and rationale based on user needs and product function; translate design requirements into concepts/solutions.
• Develop test methods, design/build fixtures and systems for testing, and generate/process/analyze advanced engineering data to meet design spec's.
• Commercialize new products via the design control process, applying good documentation practices, spanning from feasibility to V&V through launch.
• Conduct detailed reviews of designs, test methods, requirements, spec's, etc. and effectively communicate technical information in written/verbal forms.

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related science/engineering field.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4 years of product development and design experience. Or 3 years of product development and design experience with MS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related science/engineering field.
• Experience with complex mechanical design (mechanisms, machine elements, mechanical interfaces) and engineering analysis (algebraic/geometric calculations).
• Experience developing and using 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred), GD&T, free-body diagrams, strength of materials, and DOE's.
• Experience with engineering investigations, problem solving, root cause, prototype rework, and component modification.
• Experience working with mfg engineers/suppliers on DFM/A, Design to Cost, and prototyping to optimize designs for manufacturability and reliability.
• Experience developing and applying tolerance analysis, stress-strain analysis, FEA, simulated use tests, verification tests, statistical analysis, and risk analysis.
• Strong multi-functional communication, collaboration, and teaming skills with ability to effectively present project status, opportunities, and risks

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% domestic US and Internationally, with overnight stays.
• Ability to work onsite at the J&J office in Cincinnati, OH.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• MS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related science/engineering field.
• Able to provide positive and constructive feedback to teammates on product concepts and designs; encourage and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Highly organized with strong creative, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; Experience working independently with minimal guidance.
• Able to advance projects in an ambiguous environment, set and prioritize goals appropriately, and make decisions/drive action with limited data.
• Experience working on a multi-functional product development team with demonstration of inclusive behaviors that inspire and develop others.
• Systems-based design experience, including integration of cross-disciplinary technologies (e.g., mechanical, electrical, controls, software).
• Data analysis experience with Python, MatLab, or similar programming languages.
• Experience in the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices (or other regulated products) with an understanding of their application.

Work Environment:

• This position operates in a laboratory/assembly environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

• May require lifting of up to 50 lbs. and operation of hoisting equipment for heavier loads.
• May require prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, and kneeling during system assembly.

The anticipated base pay range for this position in the Cincinnati, OH area is $101,000 to $162,725.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. •Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be 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.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year.
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market."

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 9/5/2024. 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.

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