Sr. R&D Engineer - Sensor Systems

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Robotics

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

US328 CA Santa Clara - 5490 Great America Pkwy

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.

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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 Senior R&D Engineer, Sensor Systems position, to be located in Santa Clara, CA. 

Job Description:
 

We are seeking a Sr. R&D engineer/scientist to join our Sensor Systems team.  The Sr. R&D Engineer – Sensor Systems will lead electromagnetic tracking sub-system (HW/SW) evaluation, including performance metrics, design verification, and intended use validation, for sensors and sensor systems embedded in robotic endoscopy products.  The position will work cross-functionally with instruments & accessories design engineers, capital hardware engineers, test engineers, reliability engineers, software engineers, system integration engineers, quality engineering, and clinical engineers.  The Sr R&D engineer – Sensor Systems will require a base of broad, multi-disciplinary experience.  For those disciplines not previously proficient, the candidate should be willing and driven to master in the position.

You will be responsible for:

• Analyze position-tracking systems for all attributes and considerations
• Design custom sensors for optimal fit, performance, reliability, yield, and cost
• Evaluate low-cost off-the-shelf sensors
• Analyze and lead efforts to solve sensor signal noise
• Innovate to overcome sensing challenges
• Explore and evaluate new technologies
• Develop test methods, execute, and report tests and engineering studies
• Apply statistical and problem-solving analysis methods
• Collaborate cross-team and cross-functionally
• Present technical information, clearly and understandably
• Coach more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.​
• Understand and apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.
   

Qualifications / Requirements:  
 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline or closely related field
   

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in a plurality (2+) of:
  • Physics (Electro-Magnetics)
  • Mathematics (Vector & Matrix Calculus, Linear Systems)
  • Systems/Robotics Engineering (Complex system integration)
  • Real-Time Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Software Engineering (firmware through to GUI)
  • Mechanical Engineering
• Aptitude in Euclidean 3-Space (R3) visualization, Euler attitude
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in or around sensing for closed-loop control
• Experience in software development of C/C++ and MATLAB
• Knowledge of Quaternions
• Experience in solid modeling CAD (SolidWorks)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Advanced degree in Engineering/Physics/Math
• Medical device product development
• Technologies for sensing: AMR, EM, Optical, Inertial, ultra-sound, etc.
• Techniques: DSP, Multivariate Analysis, Kalman