Experienced Engineer, R&D Mechanical Engineering - Surgery

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

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for a Experienced Engineer, R&D Mechanical Engineering.  This role will be based in Cincinnati, OH and will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule.  Relocation assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the business.

Purpose:

Deliver proven, research-based mechanical engineering solutions that advance new product development and improve existing products and processes. Support the R&D Mechanical Engineering team as a productive individual contributor across all stages of the product lifecycle, applying practical engineering skills and scientific methods to meet product and customer specifications.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct research, analysis, and hands‑on engineering work within larger R&D activities to support NPD and lifecycle projects.
• Identify robust, functional, and cost‑effective concepts, designs, and details for machines, tools, fixtures, and products (metal and molded components).
• Plan, develop, qualify, and stabilize component development and manufacturing process solutions for NPD projects.
• Develop and implement procedures, process standards, and reporting practices focused on manufacturing and scale‑up.
• Coordinate testing, verification, and validation activities (internal and with external laboratories) to ensure conformance to product and customer specifications.
• Prepare samples for manufacturing, testing, evaluation, and data analysis; analyze test data and iterate designs as needed.
• Interact directly with customers and internal stakeholders to determine unmet needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Coordinate with outside suppliers/vendors for procurement, equipment repairs, materials, or outsourced testing.
• Identify and implement process‑level efficiencies and opportunities for product/process improvement; contribute inventions, designs, or techniques to solve technical problems.
• Provide weekly project status updates to R&D Mechanical Engineering leadership to surface key milestones, risks, and resource needs.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues on techniques, processes, and responsibilities; participate in peer reviews and knowledge‑sharing.
• Ensure project guidelines and processes are followed and documentation is complete.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in R&D mechanical engineering, product development, or manufacturing engineering
• Strong hands‑on experience with CAD and mechanical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and detailed design practices (materials, tolerancing, GD&T).
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