Staff Systems and Equipment Development Engineer

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description:

The Sterilmed Inc. business, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Senior Systems & Equipment Development Engineer, located in Plymouth, MN.

We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for an Engineer who will work directly with equipment vendors to develop new processes and enhance existing ones. This role involves close collaboration with our R&D team to create tabletop equipment concepts that focus on simple automation and vision systems. Familiarity with programming languages and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) will be beneficial.

As a Technical Life Cycle Management member, you will collaborate with design team members to design intricate mechanisms and lightweight structures. Your responsibilities will include both conceptual and detailed Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings, along with related documentation and design specifications. You will focus on creating innovative designs that align with user needs and product requirements.

In the role of Development Engineer, you will contribute to the expansion of capabilities and services within the TLCM department. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, designing, ordering, and qualifying tooling and capital equipment for reprocessing medical devices. This position requires engagement with Operations and R&D teams to define design criteria that optimize quality and improve efficiency.

Effective communication is crucial, as you will need to convey ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, to team members who may not have technical backgrounds. Partnering with the Quality team will involve addressing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), non-conformances, and conducting root cause investigations. Collaboration with Sterilmed’s external manufacturers to plan facility changes will also be a key aspect of the role, along with coordinating with construction contractors to ensure the smooth introduction of processes and developed product lines.

You will participate in comprehensive engineering initiatives, developing and implementing effective, high-quality processes and design guidelines throughout the division. This includes conducting design reviews, providing feedback for improvements in manufacturability, and seeing opportunities for cost reductions. You will define equipment, materials, and process performance requirements and perform vendor evaluations to ensure they can produce high-quality products in vital quantities at competitive costs.

Facilitating experiments and capability studies, you will develop detailed process specifications and design and procure process tools. Evaluating and recommending suitable equipment will be critical for achieving efficient performance and balance in production lines. Furthermore, you will analyze new processes, systems, and equipment with the goal of driving continuous improvement. Proposing process improvements to a diverse audience and editing/publishing process documentation and training materials will be part of your responsibilities. It’s also important to ensure that all new equipment and systems stay in sync with environmental, health, and safety standards.

A Day in the Life

• Implementing and Grow new manufacturing technology
• Procure & qualify capital equipment, tooling, and fixtures for manufacturing
• Plan future capital investments, develop vendors, and track spend process
• Participate with suppliers in design reviews and equipment design planning to maintain and implement design for manufacturing and assembly principles when developing new equipment and tooling
• Plans, organizes, and manages projects and staff as appropriate
• Stay ahead of emerging manufacturing technology trends and developments and incorporate into design requirements.
• Support in the development and execution of Preventative Maintenance pro