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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:
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Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer, located in Santa Clara, California. This is a fully onsite position.
Our team advances the MONARCH™ surgical robotics platform by providing quality engineering support and leadership for design of new products and design changes for commercial products. We collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to improve patient outcomes and advance medical professionals’ skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Support product requirements, risk management, verification strategies, validation strategies, and quality audits.
Collaborate on, review, and approve design, manufacturing, quality, engineering, and validation / qualification documentation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with, including but not limited to, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain (including Manufacturing), Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Clinical Affairs/Research.
Develop, revise, and apply quality system procedures.
Drive prevention and detection of defects at earliest phase of product design, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
Investigate and resolve product and quality system nonconformances.
Provide recommendations on statistical analysis and analytical problem solving for product development.
Lead and execute design and quality projects.
Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and other applicable standards and regulations.
Guide junior quality engineers.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree in Engineering or relevant science field is required.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Minimum of 4 years of related work experience in medical device industry or other highly regulated industry
Experience with electrical-mechanical systems
Experience with standards and regulations such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, IEC 62304, 21 CFR 820
Experience in design and development, risk management, statistics, product inspection, technical writing
Experience in working within and across teams
Effective communication skills with different levels of management and organizations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities
Project leadership experience
Must be willing work in-person at Santa Clara, California, US office location
Other:
Ability to travel up to 10% domestic and international is required
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:
Analytical Reasoning, Auto-CAD Design, Business Case Modeling, Coaching, Design Thinking, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Product Reliability, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Support, Quality Control Testing, Research and Development, Resource Allocation, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Credibility, Technologically SavvyThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$125,000.00 - $201,250.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant science field
- Minimum of 4 years related work experience in medical device or other highly regulated industry
- Experience with electrical-mechanical systems
- Experience with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, IEC 62304, 21 CFR 820
- Experience in design and development, risk management, statistics, product inspection, technical writing
- Experience working within and across teams
- Effective communication skills with different levels of management and organizations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities
- Project leadership experience
- Willingness to work in-person at Santa Clara, California office location
- Ability to travel up to 10% domestic and international
- Analytical Reasoning
- Auto-CAD Design
- Business Case Modeling
- Coaching
- Design Thinking
- Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
- Problem Solving (preferred)
- Process Oriented (preferred)
- Product Reliability (preferred)
- Project Management Methodology (PMM) (preferred)
- Project Support (preferred)
- Quality Control Testing (preferred)
- Research and Development (preferred)
- Resource Allocation (preferred)
- SAP Product Lifecycle Management (preferred)
- Technical Credibility / Technologically Savvy (preferred)
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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