Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer (1 of 2) | Santa Clara, CA

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

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of MedTech surgery Ready to join a team thats reimagining how we heal Our MedTech Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the worlds most prevalent conditions such as obesity cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

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What We Do:

The Strategic Robotics R&D team envisions a future for robotic intervention that is targeted minimally invasive and personalized. Building upon a deep understanding of patient and physician needs we are developing a platform for the next evolution of soft-tissue robotic care.

Who We Are:

We are a team of mechanical electrical mechatronics robotic controls software and clinical engineers who are passionate about improving patient care. The team includes a wide range of experience levels from junior engineers to industry experts. We follow an iterative design approach to product development that requires us to collaborate closely across clinical capital hardware and instruments & accessories teams. We value autonomy and empower each other to take action while remaining a supportive and closely knit team. We take pride in our culture and are committed to building an environment that is inclusive and promotes diversity of thought through varied experiences and backgrounds.

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As a member of the Strategic Robotics R&D team you will join us on our journey to design and build one of the worlds most advanced medical robotic platforms. You will work alongside all engineering functions to make significant contributions to the mechanical design of our capital hardware which includes (but is not limited to) custom actuator design structural design and sensor development. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and opportunities for growth within the team as we progress towards realizing our vision.

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer for the Strategic Robotics R&D Team located in Santa Clara CA (on-site).

Core Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a focused multi-functional team developing robotic solutions for next generation medical robotic systems.
• Develop novel methods for human-robot interaction incorporating feedback from clinical engineers and physicians.
• Collaborate with instrument and capital hardware engineers to implement and test various algorithms to control novel medical devices and systems.
• Design and implement software in a real-time safety-critical environment.
• Develop test protocols for evaluating algorithms and evaluating hardware/software performance.
• Quickly implement concept proofs and prototypes and test on systems.
• Participate in design discussions code reviews procedure development and clinical procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelors degree is required in a robotics related field (Computer Science Engineering etc.).
• 5 years of experience developing sophisticated robotics applications for electro-mechanical systems (1 year with PhD 3 years with MS 5 years with BS).
• Proficiency with C/C programming and understanding of computer science fundamentals (e.g. algorithms data structures object-oriented design in UNIX environments).
• Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing software for robotic systems.
• Deep knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: Software Architecture/Design Optimization Detection/Estimation Dynamics/Kinematics UI/UX design Haptics Soft Robotics or Nonlinear Control.
• Driven to work smarter and not necessarily harder.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5% domestic and international.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment in compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $125000 to $201250.

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 corporations performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys 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 Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

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

For additional general information on Company benefits please go to: job posting is anticipated to close on 12/12/25. The Company may however extend this time-period in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness career and life journey please visit .

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.

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