Senior Engineer, R&D

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2 Locations
Hybrid
92K-148K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads multidisciplinary medical device R&D projects for breast implants, tissue expanders, and related products. Responsibilities include conceptualization, design, prototyping, testing, verification and validation, regulatory clearance, design transfer, intellectual property development, and collaboration with clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, marketing, and external partners. The role also supports product improvements, manages vendors, coordinates technical reviews, and may supervise engineers or technicians.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Irving, Texas, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Engineer, R&D to join our Aesthetics & Reconstruction group within the MedTech Surgery business located at our Raritan, NJ site with an alternate location of our Irving, TX site.

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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 Senior Engineer will be responsible for leading and contributing to cross-functional  multidisciplinary project teams (R&D, manufacturing, marketing, regulatory, etc.) in the design, development and manufacturing of breast implants, tissue expanders, and related products and processes to fulfill clinical needs within regulatory requirements.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead conceptualization, design and development of new devices or elements of new devices with the intent of commercialization per Quality System Requirements
  • Contribute to design/development of product line extensions and product improvements
  • Help lead design, development, execution and analysis of results of system, device, component and material tests per laboratory best practices
  • Accurately and efficiently translate user and patient needs through design requirements, design specifications and into verified/validated devices and procedures
  • Lead verification and validation activities through regulatory clearance and design transfer
  • Contribute strongly in the generation of intellectual property
  • Collaborate with external (e.g., clinicians) and internal customers (e.g., strategic marketing) to identify user needs and validate device and procedure designs
  • Collaborate with clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, etc., to ensure development of innovative and reliable devices that fulfill clinical needs within regulatory requirements
  • Help manage development partners and other external vendors to meet project requirements and timelines
  • Coordinate and execute technical and peer reviews; may also include coordination and execution of design reviews
  • May involve direct or indirect supervision of engineers and/or technicians
  • Other responsibilities as required or assigned by manager


Qualifications

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.
  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
  • A minimum of 2-4+ years of progressive experience in medical device R&D, or related technical roles is required.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.


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:

Analytical Reasoning, Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biostatistics, Coaching, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Feasibility Studies, Inventory Management, Preclinical Research, Project Schedule, Prototyping, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$92,000.00 - $148,350.00

Additional 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 2-4+ years of progressive experience in medical device R&D or related technical roles

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: New Brunswick, NJ
143,612 Employees
Year Founded: 1886

What We Do

Profound Change Requires Boldness. Johnson & Johnson is the largest and most broadly based healthcare company in the world. We’re producing life-changing breakthroughs every day, and have been for the last 130 years. The combination of new technologies and your expertise enables amazing things to happen. Teams from J&J’s consumer business are creating digital tools to help people track the health of their skin. Those working in medical devices are 3-D printing artificial joints personalized for each patient, while researchers in pharmaceuticals use AI to discover lifesaving drugs. Imagine what the rest of our team of 134,000 people at 260 companies in more than 60 countries across the world is accomplishing. We redefine what it means to be a big company in today’s world. Social Media Community Guidelines: http://www.jnj.com/social-media-community-guidelines

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