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Johnson & Johnson · 8 hours ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer - JJMT Electrophysiology

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, committed to improving health for humanity. The Principal Mechanical Engineer will advance catheter development by driving projects from concept to prototype, validating designs, and leading mentorship for junior engineers.

Hospital & Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, lead projects from initial concept through prototype development, ensuring alignment with clinical needs and regulatory pathways

Drive technical decisions, manage milestones, and de-risk designs to enable downstream development activities

Architect the creation of innovative prototypes, tools, and fixtures for pre-clinical testing

Design and implement robust validation protocols, ensuring safety, regulatory readiness, and manufacturability criteria

Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate efficient technology transfer on assigned workstreams

Support knowledge transfer from incubation to development, including guidance on process characterization, risk assessments, and basic process validation activities

Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation, design controls, and validation records to support regulatory submissions and First-In-Human activities as needed

Stay informed about trends in electrophysiology, electromagnetically navigated devices, flexible materials, and miniaturized electronics

Foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with a focus on rapid prototyping, iterative testing, and disciplined execution

Qualification

Medical device R&DPrototyping toolsProject managementMechanical EngineeringDesign validationAdvanced manufacturingAnalytical reasoningCollaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Minimum of 8+ years in medical device R&D, with experience early prototyping an advantage

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Master's preferred, with a focus on medical device development, materials science, or related fields

Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to prototype, with initial validation and support for early clinical use

Expertise in miniaturization, and advanced manufacturing techniques

Proficiency in prototyping tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD); familiarity with validation methodologies and process excellence tools

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision; capable of mentoring junior engineers

Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and external partners

Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical, market-ready solutions and interpret technological trends to inform project goals

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experienced in presenting to project teams, regulatory bodies, and external partners

An estimate of travel up to 15% may be required both domestic and international

Preferred

Experience with electromagnetically navigated devices considered an advantage

Expertise in design validation, process development

Knowledge of manufacturing technologies

Familiarity with DTV/DTQ a plus

Strong problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and decision-making skills

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Business accident insurance

Group legal insurance

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)

Savings plan (401(k))

Long-term incentive program

Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Company

Johnson & Johnson

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

Founded in 1886

New Brunswick, NJ, US

10001+ employees

http://www.jnj.com

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