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Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
R&D Mechanical 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotics for the Ottava R&D Team. This position is located in Santa 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.
You:
As a member of the Ottava R&D team you will join us on our journey to design and build one of the world's most advanced medical robotic platforms. You will work alongside all engineering functions to make significant contributions to the mechanical design of our capital hardware including (but not limited to) custom actuator design, structural design, and sensor development. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and opportunities for growth within the team as we progress towards realizing our vision.
Performance Objectives and Responsibilities:
Design and develop robotic capital hardware for use in surgical room environments.
Iterate quickly on proof-of-concept prototypes, implement long term commercial design solutions, and engage with vendors.
Provide design recommendations to the engineering team regarding the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tests, products, and equipment.
Develop novel technologies for human-robot interaction by closely collaborating with software and robotic and controls engineers, clinical engineers and physicians.
Participate in multi-functional discussions and design reviews.
Take part in clinical procedure labs and procedural development activities.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior mechanical engineers.
Required Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 5+ years of experience developing mechanical hardware.
Deep knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g. mechanisms, materials, strength of materials, FEA, GD&T).
Extensive experience designing and bringing robotic hardware solutions to market.
Experience using SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD package) including the ability to create models, assemblies, and detailed drawings, following best design practices and ASME standards.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience in Robotic and/or Medical Device industry.
Robotics and Digital Solutions, is part of Johnson & Johnson Med Tech. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions, we’re 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. You’ll 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 $125,000.00 to $201,250.00
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 corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s 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 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
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: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
This job posting is anticipated to close on 03/30/26. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
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:
Hardware Development, Mechanical Engineering Design, RoboticsPreferred 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 :
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $125,000.00 to $201,250.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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