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Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
R&D DigitalJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Irvine, California, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Engineer, Digital Transformation - MT R&D to join our MedTech Surgery business located at our Cincinnati, OH site with an alternate location of our Raritan, NJ, or Irvine, CA sites.
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About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
Position Summary
The Digital Transformation Engineer enables the continuous evolution of the MedTech R&D product lifecycle and digital thread through the development of sector wide processes and digital platforms including PLM, ALM, CAD, Digital Adoption, and Design Engagement. These processes and platforms form the foundational infrastructure for MedTech R&D, with adaptive, data‑driven, and increasingly autonomous digital capabilities layered on top.
The engineer partners across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to deliver processes and scalable digital capabilities that improve speed, quality, and user experience while supporting both operational stability and future innovation. While specific tools and technologies may evolve over time, accountability for value delivery, platform stewardship, and continuous improvement remains constant.
Provides technical and functional leadership across multiple platforms or capability areas; designs scalable, future ready solutions aligned to the digital thread and sector ecosystem; leads ambiguous or exploratory initiatives involving emerging technologies; influences standards, architectures, or practices used across multiple business units; serves as a trusted technical advisor to Managers and Senior Managers
Other Duties
35%
- Design, configure, enhance, and operate digital capabilities across R&D systems
- Enable the digital thread across front‑end R&D, product development/NPI, and lifecycle R&D
35%
- Support business onboarding, migrations, and adoption of enterprise R&D digital platforms
- Contribute to documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing
30%
- Identify and support opportunities for automation and adaptive, data‑driven digital capabilities
- Participate in pilots, continuous improvement initiatives, and emerging technology exploration
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Equivalent demonstrated proven experience
- 4-6+ years of experience (or equivalent applied experience)
Understanding of product development, NPI, and lifecycle R&D processes - Experience with enterprise digital platforms, R&D systems, or regulated environments
- Ability to collaborate effectively across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT
- Strong learning, systems thinking, and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to design scalable, future‑ready digital solutions
- Influence standards, architectures, and best practices across multiple business units
- Comfort operating in ambiguity and evaluating emerging technologies
Other preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with PLM, ALM, CAD, and/or digital thread concepts
- Exposure to automation, data, or intelligent digital capabilities
- Experience working in global or multi‑business environments
Benefits Summary:
- 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 Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s 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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 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
Additional information can be found through the link below!
https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$112,000.00 - $180,550.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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 corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent demonstrated experience
- 4-6+ years of experience or equivalent applied experience
- Understanding of product development, NPI, and lifecycle R&D processes
- Experience with enterprise digital platforms, R&D systems, or regulated environments
- Ability to collaborate across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT
- Strong learning, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to design scalable, future-ready digital solutions
- Ability to influence standards, architectures, and best practices across multiple business units
- Comfort operating in ambiguity and evaluating emerging technologies
- Experience with PLM, ALM, CAD, and/or digital thread concepts
- Exposure to automation, data, or intelligent digital capabilities
- Experience working in global or multi-business environments
Johnson & Johnson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson & Johnson and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson & Johnson.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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