Staff Mechanical Engineer R&D Robotics

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

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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.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Summary:

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 in coordination with technical experts of multiple robotic platforms to make significant contributions in instrument and accessories design and development develop clinically relevant solutions user experience and more. 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 Staff Mechanical Engineer position to be located in Santa Clara CA (On-Site).

Performance Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop single and multi-use instruments and accessories for robotically assisted surgeries.

• Provide engineering knowledge to ensure feasibility repeatability and robustness of proposed designs and tests.

• Develop novel technologies for human-robot interaction by closely collaborating with software engineers robotics engineers clinical engineers and physicians.

• Iterate quickly on proof-of-concept prototypes implement long term commercial design solutions and engage with vendors.

• Participate in multi-functional discussions and design reviews.

• Participate in clinical procedures and activities related to procedural development.

• Mentor and provide engineering guidance to varying levels of mechanical engineers.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in medical device design (or PhD with 3 years or Masters degree with 6 years of relevant experience).

• Demonstrated experience in mechanism and product design including the assembly and testing of early R&D prototypes through feature-complete devices.

• Demonstrated understanding of materials and how to apply this knowledge to component design.

• Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes (including rapid prototyping machining injection molding metal injection molding extrusion etc.).

• Possess deep knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g. statics dynamics strength of materials fatigue FEA GD&T).

• Experience in Design Verification & Validation and Test Method development.

• Experience using SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD package) including the ability to create models assemblies and detailed drawings following best design practices and ASME standards.

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• Experience in designing medical instruments and accessories used in conjunction with a robotic platform.

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• Willingness and ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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

• 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 01/05/25. The Company may however extend this time-period in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

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 accommodationexternal applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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