Johnson & Johnson MedTech · 1 day ago
Principal Product Development Engineer
Johnson & Johnson MedTech is a leader in healthcare innovation, committed to developing advanced medical solutions. The Principal Product Development Engineer will lead complex design efforts for cardiovascular treatments, translating clinical needs into innovative device concepts and optimizing designs through prototyping and testing.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead technically complex design efforts from concept through verification and support through transfer to manufacturing, product launch and sustaining
Act as the recognized subject matter expert in one or more engineering domains (e.g., precision mechanisms, rotating/expanding pump technology, fluid-structure interactions, materials and fabrication)
Translate clinical observations and user needs into validated device concepts and engineering requirements
Rapidly prototype, test, iterate, and optimize mechanical designs using a variety of fabrication and bench-test techniques
Perform and lead troubleshooting, incident investigations, and root-cause analysis for design failures or performance issues; develop and implement robust corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence
Provide formal input to and lead aspects of the design review process; conduct project post-mortem (lessons-learned) activities and close the loop on improvement opportunities
Produce clear, rigorous technical documentation including technical reports, technical memoranda, test plans, test reports, design inputs/outputs, and risk analyses for internal and external audiences
Present technical findings, project status, and risk trade-offs to R&D management and cross-functional stakeholders
Mentor, coach, and train junior engineers on engineering methods, tools, manufacturing-feasible design, testing, and problem-solving techniques
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to drive product success
Promote and apply J&J Credo values and leadership imperatives in decision-making and team objectives
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of hands-on product design experience in medical device product development (or equivalent industry experience)
Proven track record delivering medical device projects from concept through verification and launch
Expert proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience in prototyping and fabrication of metal and plastic parts and assemblies
Strong analytical skills in tolerance stack-up, DFM/DFMEA, FEA or bench-test-driven validation approaches
Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis tools and methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to produce technical reports and present to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience coaching and mentoring junior engineers
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Preferred
Advanced degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience with cardiovascular/hemodynamic support devices or other implantable/insertable medical technologies
Familiarity with medical device regulations and design controls (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485) and risk management per ISO 14971
Test method development and instrumentation experience (flow rigs, pressure instrumentation, high-speed imaging). Experience supporting transfer to manufacturing and supplier development
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401k)
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 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 MedTech
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are working to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges through innovations at the intersection of biology and technology.