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Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
R&D Mechanical EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of AmericaJob Description:
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We are searching for the best talent for a R&D Staff Engineer to support our Electrophysiology business. This role will work fully on-site in our Irvine, CA office.
Primary Function of Position
The Staff R&D Engineer is responsible for the technical development of therapeutic systems at J&J Medtech Electrophysiology. Their focus will be on the mechanical/electrical design of advanced energy catheters and accessories, contributing to the advancement of both our therapeutic and diagnostic systems. They will be a responsible member of the R&D team supporting innovative technology development and commercialization. They will have both the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, material, and manufacturing design issues as well as the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot and root cause higher level system issues. They must have strong technical depth in relevant areas and have a track record of successful product development efforts. Using their subject matter expertise, exceptional communication skills and cross-functional collaboration, they will investigate and develop catheters and/or accessories that are part of our therapeutic and diagnostic EP ecosystem. They must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.
Essential Job Duties
- Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop and verify new catheters/cables.
- Develop, implement, test and document new solutions, processes, and designs according to corporate standards and departmental operating procedures
- Hands-on assembly and testing of devices to support proof of concept, design development, pre-clinical and V&V activities
- Investigate and determine root cause of emerging design or manufacturing defects/failures.
- Develop product concepts and assess with physicians and healthcare staff, identifying feature set, use conditions, design requirements/specifications, and completing tradeoff analysis.
- Development and documentation of design and manufacturing documentation including inspection procedures, assembly instructions, test methods, purchase specifications, BOMs, part and assembly drawings using appropriate change control procedures
- Establish individual goals consistent with overall project goals
- Performs other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals
Required Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree, minimum of 4-6 years with a masters
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional research and development teams
- Experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485 and other related standards
- Demonstrated ability to originate novel concepts and rapidly convert ideas into functional prototypes to evaluate technical feasibility and clinical value
- Proven track record operating in highly ambiguous environments with limited data, effectively identifying key risks and prioritizing experiments to accelerate learning
- Strong capability to define early product architecture and translate feasibility prototypes into scalable, design-controlled development programs
- Demonstrated ability to determine what to prototype versus what to analyze, balancing speed, risk reduction, and long-term scalability
- Expertise in structured problem-solving and rapid design iteration cycles (build–test–learn)
- Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing, plastics processing, metal fabrication, and bench-level assembly
- Proficiency in CAD-based mechanical design (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience with all phases of the product development lifecycle; including proof-of-concept, design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer
- High autonomy and ability to work independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral) across all levels and organizations
Required Education and Training:
- Minimum education: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with energy delivery devices is a strong plus
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 accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Case Modeling, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Feasibility Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Development, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Support, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Credibility, Technical Writing, Technologically SavvyThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$109,000.00 - $174,800.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Skills Required
- 6-8 years relevant experience with BS or 4-6 years with MS
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience working in cross-functional research and development teams
- Experience with FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485
- Proficiency in CAD-based mechanical design (SolidWorks preferred)
- Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping including 3D printing, plastics processing, metal fabrication, and bench-level assembly
- Experience across all phases of product development lifecycle (proof-of-concept through transfer)
- Ability to originate concepts and rapidly convert ideas into functional prototypes
- Expertise in structured problem-solving and rapid design iteration (build-test-learn)
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work independently with high autonomy
- Experience with SAP Product Lifecycle Management, project management methodologies, or related tools
- Experience with energy delivery devices
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