Sr Engineer, Automation ApplicationsSurgical Robotics OTTAVA

Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking for Sr. Engineer Automation Applications OTTAVA for our Santa Clara Location.

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Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer Automation Applications to architect develop and deploy scalable next-generation automation across manufacturing this role you will deliver end-to-end automation solutionsincluding robotic cells semi-reconfigurable automated assembly autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) smart workstations and IoT-enabled workflowsensuring robust system design compliance and seamless integration from the shop floor through OT/IT interfaces to enterprise digital platforms.

You will drive modular cost-effective automation that improves throughput and cycle time elevates quality and reliability and increases production flexibility. The successful candidate brings deep hands-on engineering capability strong troubleshooting instincts and the ability to lead technical decisions across cross-functional teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end delivery of automation solutions from concept through commissioning and handover (FAT/SAT IQ/OQ where applicable run-at-rate).

• Architect and implement semi-automated to fully automated robotic solutions including X-Y Cartesian systems robotic cells EOAT vision-guided assembly smart workstations for digital workers and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

• Define functional specifications URS/FRS test plans acceptance criteria and commissioning documentation.

• Lead system design reviews and provide technical direction to internal teams and integrators; ensure modular scalable maintainable designs.

• Specify integrate andvalidatehardware and software: robots PLCs HMIs safety controllers vision systems sensors actuators and industrial networks.

• Drive machine safety and risk assessments (guarding interlocks collaborative robot safety) and maintain EHS compliance documentation.

• Set up functional safety andstandardscompliance for robot cells and AMR operations (e.g. ISO 10218/TS 15066 ISO 13849/IEC 62061 ISO 12100).

• Implement OT/IIoTconnectivity edgedevicesand monitoring (equipment status alarms cycle time OEE drivers); collaborate on dashboards and analytics.

• Develop andmaintainautomation standards reusable libraries and digital engineering artifacts (robotsimulation offline programming digital twin where applicable).

• Partner with manufacturing operations quality IT and cybersecurity to drive solutions.

• Evaluate and manage partners and system integrators including RFQ/SOW development technical delivery schedule tracking and budget management for automation projects.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical Electrical Mechatronics Robotics Computer or Manufacturing Engineering.

• 5 years delivering industrial automation and/or robotics solutions in manufacturing (medical device / regulated industries preferred).

• Hands-on experience integrating industrial robots (ABB KUKA URMecademicor similar): cell layout EOAT safety cycle-time optimization.

• PLC andcontrolsexperience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Beckhoff or similar) including troubleshooting motion IO and safety architectures.

• Familiarity with industrial networking and OT protocols (Ethernet/IPOPC UA MQTT) and basic network troubleshooting.

• Strong machine safety knowledge and experience with risk assessments and safe design practices.

• Systems engineering experience: URS/FRS design specs test plans commissioning documentation.

• Experience with sensors and machine vision integration for inspection/guidance.

• Proven debugging and root cause analysis skills across mechanical electrical controls and software interfaces.

• Experience with digital engineering tools (simulation/offline programming cell emulation digital twins) to de-risk deployments.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods (Value stream mapping DMAIC Kaizen) and using data to drive improvements in OEE throughputqualityand yield.

• Vendor management experienceincludingRFQ development technical evaluation and oversight of integrator build/verification.

Preferred:

• Experience delivering automation in regulated environments (e.g. medical device pharma) including documentation rigor change control and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) concepts.

• Experience with Industry 4.0 /IIoTconnectivity (OPC UA MQTT REST APIs) and integrationtoMES.

• Knowledge of statistical process control poka-yoke/error-proofing traceability and automated inspection strategies.

• Programming/scripting experience (e.g. Python C# structured text)usedfor automation tooling data extraction or test automation.

Other:

• May require up to 10%domesticand/or international travel.
• The attendance policy required for this role is Fully Onsite

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