Senior Mechanical Engineer – Robotics R&D

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The Robotics and Digital solutions (RAD) group part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies is recruiting for aSenior Mechanical Engineer Robotics R&Dfor the Ottava R&D Team. This position is located inSanta Clara CA.

What We Do:

The Ottava 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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We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of complex mechanical and electromechanical components for a regulated medical device product. This role will own hardware from early concept through verification and into production contributing to the development of highreliability systems used in a clinical environment.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is expected to provide technical leadership make sound engineering tradeoffs and collaborate closely with crossfunctional partners including systems electrical software quality manufacturing and regulatory teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept generation through detailed design and production release.

• Design precision mechanical assemblies including structural components mechanisms and electromechanical interfaces.

• Develop motorized and sensorintegrated mechanisms in collaboration with electrical and software engineers.

• Perform tolerance analysis material selection and design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).

• Own subsystemlevel design verification and validation activities.

• Plan and execute prototype builds testing failure analysis and design iteration.

• Author and review design documentation in compliance with medical device quality system requirements.

• Participate in technical design reviews risk assessments and root cause investigations

• Support manufacturing transfer supplier engagement and resolution of production issues.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to raising overall engineering rigor.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills Education And Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• 6 years of industry experience in mechanical product development.

• Proven experience designing complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.

• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks Creo or equivalent).

• Experience taking designs from concept through verification and into production.

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a handson engineering approach.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PreferredKnowledge/Skills Education And Experience:

• Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices aerospace or automotive.

• Familiarity with FDA design controls ISO 13485 or similar quality systems.

• Experience with motorized mechanisms sensors or mechatronic assemblies.

• Handson experience with prototype builds testing and debugging.

• Experience supporting early manufacturing and design transfer.

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Robotics and Digital Solutions is part of Johnson & Johnson Med Tech. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions were changing the trajectory of health for humanity using robotics to enhance healthcare providers abilities and improve patients diagnoses treatments and recovery times. Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health Verb Surgical C-SATS and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH) Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA) and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative teams in the Bay Area (Santa Clara) and Cincinnati. Youll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals skills and improves patient outcomes.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $125000.00 to $201250.00

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

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