Johnson & Johnson · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer, Intra-Company Collaborations - MedTech Surgery
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, seeking a Senior Engineer to support their Surgery group. This role involves conducting research and development on complex projects related to wound closure devices and requires hands-on work in a lab environment, along with project management and technical expertise.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of wound closure devices, related products, and other novel medical devices, and be able to function as a team member as required
Play a hands-on role in conducting lab-based development activities, analyze and interpret performance and analytical data to guide product and process optimization, document research activities in accordance with design control requirements, and conduct all required research activities associated with development of new materials, components, raw materials, and processes for wound closure devices
Effectively apply state-of-the-art scientific technical acumen and technical leadership capabilities to conduct research toward design of new products, as well as supporting and improving (lifecycle management of) existing product offerings
Provide technical expertise, in terms of problem solving for technical and executional problems using advanced knowledge and experience. Contribute inventions, new designs, new processes, and techniques to solve technical problems based on customer needs
Identify opportunities for design and process improvements to achieve business goals
Ensure project timelines and all required project milestones are met
Conducts or manages research, analysis or processes within a larger R&D activity
May develop procedures and processes within broader protocols
May develop and implement standards for reporting and operations
May identity and implement process level efficiencies
Conduct research toward new product or process development or improvement of existing products or processes
Interact directly with customers (surgeons) to determine and identify unmet needs
Contribute inventions, new designs, new processes and techniques to solve technical problems based on customer needs
Uses analytical/technical expertise to contribute to product development/testing
Ensures that project guidelines are followed, and processes are complete
Executes DOE’s and tests materials per protocols
Prepare samples as required for manufacturing, testing, or other evaluations and data analysis
Writes SOP’s, JSA’s (Safety) and other required documentation
Maintenance of notebooks and batch records in compliance with GLP/GMP
Participate in process and product transfer to operations group
May coordinate with outside vendors and academia
Ensures activities are completed on time and comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Follows all company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices
May supervise or provide instruction to professional and technical employees
May be responsible for operating within a budget and may provide input on budget allocation and prioritization
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable
For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required
At least 5-7+ years of related engineering experience required (3-5+ with Advanced Degree)
CAD (Solidworks or Creo) required
Ability to lead complex projects
Effective verbal communication (large and small groups); clear and concise written communication; decision-making without supervisory input; effective team interaction with personnel or other divisions and companies
Must deal with abstract and complex 'cause and effect' relationships and make sound decisions, often with limited data, which impact product and facilities
Knowledge of and experience in applying scientific principles, analytical techniques, and judgment to independently resolve technical issues and establish new methods, controls & procedures is required
Must be willing to work in a laboratory environment performing hands-on experiments and be able to clearly communicate findings (oral or written) to the project team
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills
Proficient using Microsoft Office Software
Travel: Up to 20% travel may be required
Preferred
Advanced Degree strongly preferred
Medical Device engineering experience strongly preferred
PLM (Windchill) strongly preferred
Knowledge of chemistry and physics, with demonstrated understanding of material characterization, structure-property relationships, formulation development and processing and utilization towards application development is preferred
Broad knowledge of medical device product development and working knowledge of biocompatible materials and their application in medical devices, including familiarity with regulations and requirements for the development of implantable medical devices is preferred
Benefits
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 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
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Company
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