Reliability Test Engineer Robotics

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The Robotics and Digital solutions (RAD) group part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies is recruiting for a Hardware Reliability Test Engineer for the Robotics and Digital R&D Team. This position is located in Santa Clara CA.

What We Do:

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech we are building the future of robotic surgery and healthcare through innovation and technical excellence. Our goal is to develop advanced robotic platforms that are precise reliable and accessible. Our team focuses on creating solutions that empower surgeons and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Who We Are:

Within RAD R&D we are a team of clinical electrical firmware mechanical mechatronics robotic controls systems and software 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 collaborative approach to product development working across clinical instrument accessories and system teams. We prioritize autonomy develop a culture of learning and value diversity of thought and background. Our environment is inclusive supportive and driven by a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Translate product reliability requirements and specifications into detailed test protocols and pass/fail criteria.

• Develop and implement mechanical thermal electrical and environmental loads/stresses (e.g. vibration shock thermal cycling humidity electrical stress) required by the protocols.

• Plan and execute Reliability Demonstration Testing Characterization Testing and Ongoing Reliability Testing to validate product robustness across development and production lifecycle.

• Design build and validate custom test fixtures and test rigs to enable repeatable controlled testing.

• Develop and maintain test automation and scripting for test setup execution data logging and analysis (e.g. Python LabVIEW or equivalent).

• Run hands-on testing monitor test runs and ensure data integrity and traceability.

• Analyze test data produce summary reports and present findings to engineering and program teams.

• Document and report issues discovered during testing; create reproducible problem descriptions supporting data and test artifacts.

• Triage issues to the appropriate project teams or Failure Analysis (FA) groups and support root-cause investigations as required.

• Maintain and calibrate test equipment and laboratory documentation; ensure test safety and compliance with internal standards and external regulations.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with design manufacturing quality and FA to close reliability issues and feed lessons learned back into the product development cycle.

Required Knowledge/Skills Education And Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

• 2 years of hands-on experience in reliability or test engineering roles (design and execution of reliability tests fixture design or test automation).

• Practical experience with environmental/mechanical test equipment such as vibration tables shock rigs thermal chambers and electrical stress equipment.

• Experience designing and building test fixtures and custom test rigs.

• Proficiency in scripting or programming for test automation and data capture (examples: Python LabVIEW or similar).

• Strong data analysis skills; experience with statistical analysis and data visualization (Excel Python MATLAB Minitab etc.).

• Clear technical writing skills for protocols test plans and test reports.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize multiple test projects.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills Education And Experience:

• Masters degree in relevant engineering field

• Experience with reliability methods such as HALT/HASS accelerated life testing (ALT).

• Familiarity with design for reliability concepts (FMEA reliability prediction methods).

• Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices aerospace automotive) or with cross-functional FA teams.

• Experience with test equipment control and data acquisition hardware (DAQs PXI NI hardware)

Working Conditions:

• Laboratory/shop environment with regular hands-on work on test fixtures and equipment.

• May require moderate lifting and use of power tools when building fixtures.

• Occasional travel to supplier sites test labs or failure analysis facilities may be required.

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 04/30/26. 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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