Staff Mechanical Engineer R&D

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:

R&D Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

The Robotics and Digital Solutions (RAD) group, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Strategic Robotics R&D Team, based in Santa Clara, CA. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to company approval. This is a Part Time role.

What We Do:

The Strategic Robotics R&D team envisions a future for robotic intervention that is targeted, minimally invasive, and personalized. Building upon a deep understanding of patient and physician needs, we are developing a platform for the next evolution of soft-tissue robotic care.

Who We Are:

We are a team of mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, robotic controls, software, and clinical engineers who are passionate about improving patient care. The team includes a wide range of experience levels, from junior engineers to industry experts. We follow an iterative design approach to product development that requires us to collaborate closely across clinical, capital hardware, and instruments & accessories teams. We value autonomy and empower each other to take action while remaining a supportive and closely knit team. We take pride in our culture and are committed to building an environment that is inclusive and promotes diversity of thought through varied experiences and backgrounds.

You:

As a member of the Strategic Robotics R&D team, you will join us on our journey to design and build one of the world's most advanced medical robotic platforms. You will work alongside all engineering functions to make significant contributions to the mechanical design of our capital hardware, which includes (but is not limited to) custom actuator design, structural design, and sensor development. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and opportunities for growth within the team as we progress towards realizing our vision.

Performance Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robotic capital hardware for use in surgical room environments.

• Iterate quickly on proof-of-concept prototypes, implement long-term commercial design solutions, and engage with vendors.

• Own design & integration of key robot arm components, and work semi-autonomously on robotic hardware development projects.

• Influence and drive architectural decisions, incorporating applicable learnings from past designs.

• Occasional travel to J&J or vendor sites may be required.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering degree with 8+ years of experience developing mechanical hardware.

• 5+ years of experience designing surgical robotics hardware.

• Deep knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g., mechanisms, materials, FEA, GD&T).

• Proven experience integrating electromechanical components (including PCBAs, motors, sensors, cable harnesses, and connectors) into surgical robot applications.

• Experience using SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD package), including the ability to create models, assemblies, and detailed drawings, following best design practices and standards.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work remotely as part of a hybrid team.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Existing familiarity with hardware architecture of Ottava (or similar).

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.  Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.  The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for