Senior Engineer, R&D

About the role

Joining Johnson & Johnson means being part of a company that believes in the power of innovation to improve health. Our Orthopaedics team focuses on developing smarter, less invasive, and more personalized treatments for joint reconstruction, trauma, and other orthopedic conditions. This role is based in Raynham, MA (preferred) or West Chester, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead life cycle management activities of sports surgical and shoulder reconstruction products, ensuring alignment to project timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Be a critical member of multi-functional teams including product managers, quality assurance, regulatory, and manufacturing.
• Leverage CAD software, prototyping techniques, and feasibility studies to craft and iterate on implant and instrument concepts, considering factors such as biomechanics, material properties, and manufacturability.
• Generate and maintain detailed design documentation, including design history file requirements, specifications, drawings, test protocols, and risk documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Design and conduct feasibility and verification and validation testing to ensure design concepts meet user needs and design requirements.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams addressing design-related issues and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and competitive landscape to advise product development strategies and find opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or bioengineering; Master's degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in R&D engineering within the medical device industry; experience in sports medicine soft tissue repair preferred.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology, with a demonstrated ability to apply principles to product design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER) and experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards governing medical device development, including FDA QSR and ISO 13485.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation and a desire to make a positive impact on patient care.

Required Skills

• Detail-Oriented
• Project Schedule
• Research and Development
• SAP Product Lifecycle Management
• Tech-Savvy

Preferred Skills

• Technologically Savvy

Pay Range

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $92,000.00 - $148,350.00

Benefits

• Consolidated Retirement Plan (pension)
• Savings Plan (401(k))
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Additional Description

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