Sr. Compliance Engineer, Safety
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Job Summary
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Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
R&D Electrical/Mechatronic EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Santa Clara California United States of AmericaJob Description:
The Robotics and Digital solutions (RAD) group part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies is recruiting for a Sr. Compliance Engineer (Safety).
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 foster 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.
You:
As a Senior Compliance Engineer (60601-1 Safety) on our team you will join our journey to develop and deliver some of the most sophisticated medical robotic systems in the world. You will work closely with our Hardware teams to develop designs going through the hardware development process that adheres to 60601-1 and its particular and collateral standards applicable to a surgical robot. This role offers significant technical responsibility growth opportunities and the chance to have a significant impact on global healthcare.
Performance Objectives and Responsibilities:
Develop review and maintain risk management documentation and responses per ISO 14971; ensure traceability from hazards to mitigations and test evidence.
Lead execution of basic safety and electrical safety verification per IEC 60601-1 and associated particular and collateral standards.
Perform basic safety tests including dielectric strength/hi pot leakage current structural integrity etc.
Coordinate cross-functional safety design reviews with Hardware Regulatory Quality and Manufacturing teams to support product development and regulatory filings.
Support external audits supplier assessments and interactions with notified bodies/regulatory agencies as needed.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge/Skills Education And Experience:
Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering (or equivalent). Minimum 5 years of handson safety testing experience.
Demonstrated experience evaluating product safety and regulatory compliance against IEC 60601-1 (General Standard) including applicable particular (x) and collateral standards (x) for medical electrical equipment.
Hands-on experience executing medical product safety testing under IEC 60601-1 IEC 18 IECand IEC 2 including interpretation of test results and assessment of compliance against standard requirements.
Proven ability to assess product designs for electrical mechanical and thermal safety ensuring alignment with applicable IEC requirements and supporting risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971.
Strong technical writing skills and experience producing test plans and protocols detailed test reports and compliance artifacts suitable for audits and regulatory submissions.
Excellent interpersonal skills collaborating across engineering quality and regulatory teams.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills Education And Experience:
Experience in medical device product development and regulatory submissions.
Experience with medical devices comprised of complex capital equipment
Proven handson experience performing basic electrical safety tests: hi pot/dielectric strength earth/continuity patient/earth/touch leakage current and mechanical structural integrity.
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
For additional general information on Company benefits please go to: & 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.
Required Skills:
IEC Standards Medical Device Compliance Product Safety Standards Safety Compliance Technical Writing DocumentationPreferred Skills:
Accelerating Coaching Critical Thinking Design Mindset Feasibility Studies Process Improvements Product Design Product Knowledge Program Management Prototyping Research and Development Robotic Automation SAP Product Lifecycle Management Smart Systems Technical Research Technical Writing Technologically SavvyThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$125000.00 - $201250.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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