Associate Engineer 1

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Engineer I in Raynham, MA to assist in the design and development of new implants and instrumentation. This role involves communication with surgeons and sales consultants, understanding of clinical issues, defining design parameters, and ensuring the correct product is provided to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical techniques, including finite element analysis, to support product testing and design verification.
• Support hands-on testing activities for design verification and test method development.
• Aid in engineering tasks and conduct basic scientific research related to new products, technology concepts, and product development initiatives.
• Create, modify, and release CAD models and engineering drawings in accordance with company standards.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including technical reports, work instructions, and process or method validation materials.
• Perform basic algebraic and geometric calculations and utilize standard engineering data to support design configurations.
• Participate in prototype, tool, and fixture testing post fabrication to verify compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate prototype builds and support pre-production activities.
• Update engineering drawings as required to reflect new manufacturing methods, vendor specifications, or design improvements.
• Support Product Core Team (PCT) objectives by participating in meetings, completing functional assignments, solving problems, and meeting defined milestones to enable timely project commercialization.
• Design and develop new products with guidance from senior engineers.
• Provide limited technical product support to surgeons and sales teams, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate effective task prioritization, workload management, and clear written and verbal communication while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the appropriate management level.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Completed an engineering-related internship.
• Experience creating or modifying computer-generated 2D/3D CAD models and engineering drawings in alignment with company standards, including basic familiarity with GD&T and weld specifications.
• Understanding of concept generation, technical feasibility, and fundamental design engineering techniques, including familiarity with prototyping methods.
• Exposure to Design Excellence tools and methodologies (e.g., VOC, QFD, Functional Product Map).
• Basic knowledge of materials used in surgical instruments or biomaterials, including ability to articulate selection rationale.
• Understanding of mechanical design considerations during surgical use and following implantation of medical devices.
• Interest in developing knowledge of company product lines, spinal pathologies, and relevant intellectual property considerations, including patents.