Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
180K-200K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and implement robotic controls for medical surgical tools, lead C++ development in real-time safety-critical environments, create Python test and analysis scripts, define software requirements with systems engineers, collaborate across mechanical/electrical teams, and support human-robot interaction research and prototyping.
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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:

Robotics

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Employer:       Auris Health, Inc.

Job Title:         Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer

Job Code:        A011.1032

Job Location:  Santa Clara, CA

Job Type:        Full-Time

Rate of Pay:     $180,000 - $200,000

Job Duties: Design and build advanced medical robotic platforms as part of the Strategic Robotics R&D team. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, systems) to develop software for medical applications. Lead development and implementation of robotic controls algorithms in C++ for a surgical tool in a real-time, safety critical environment. Create Python scripts to execute benchtop tests for subsystem characterization and surgical tool performance validation and to post-process and analyze test results. Develop software requirements in collaboration with System Engineers to define surgical tool behaviors and performance. Participate in algorithm design discussions and provide feedback to peers in code reviews. Develop novel methods for human-robot interaction by working closely with clinical engineers and physicians. Provide design guidance on robot-to-tool interactions with mechanical and electrical engineers. Quickly implement concept proofs and prototypes, and implement robust long term solutions. Participate in multi-functional design discussions and code reviews. Plan team resource allocations throughout the project timeline and communicate team needs and bottlenecks to the project management team.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer-related occupation.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 7/24/2026.

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

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

•           This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

•           For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits



Required Skills:



Preferred Skills:

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in robotics and controls or Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer-related occupation
  • Experience developing and implementing robotic controls algorithms in C++ for real-time, safety-critical environments
  • Experience creating Python scripts for benchtop testing, subsystem characterization, and data post-processing/analysis
  • Experience developing software requirements and collaborating with systems, mechanical, and electrical engineers
  • Experience working on human-robot interaction and collaborating with clinical engineers or physicians
  • Ability to prototype concepts quickly and implement robust long-term solutions; participate in code reviews and design discussions

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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.
  • 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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