Johnson & Johnson · 4 hours ago
Manager, Hardware Simulation
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$134K/yr - $231K/yr
5+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leading company in healthcare innovation, focusing on developing smarter and less invasive treatments. The Manager, Hardware Simulation will lead a team in analyzing complex mechanisms and simulating designs to contribute to the development of a robotic medical platform.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to function as a technical contributor while leading a simulation team
Proven experience with complex mechanisms and automation. Expertise in Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS/ ABAQUS. Proficiency in applying advanced mathematical concepts to analyze and optimize detailed mechanisms
Build FEA models from scratch, working alongside design engineers across multiple subject areas
Provide hands-on troubleshooting, process, and engineering assistance in support of a rapid development cycle
Strong understanding of vibration analysis, including modal analysis, modal testing, and dynamically induced vibration analysis
Excellent documentation practices with the ability to convey data in a meaningful way
Ability and willingness to work through all phases of product development from conceptualization to production
Design solutions within a quick development cycle, and support those designs with prototype, analysis, and testing results
Establish and take ownership for subsystem test strategy for root cause analysis and simulation verification
Hire and grow team according to budget and plan by closely collaborating with recruiters and ensuring a seamless employee onboarding
Be a positive, collaborative team member with a good honest work ethic
Collaborate with cross-departmental engineering teams and program management for system development and project planning
Qualification
Required
MSME or similar required with 5+ years of proven experience building complex simulation models with ANSYS/ ABAQUS
Background in robotics or medical capital equipment desired
Proficiency with various simulation types: static, dynamic, linear and non-linear analysis on assemblies ranging from 3 to 100 parts
Demonstrated excellence in the simulation of motors, gears, lead-screws, splines, cams, linear guides, belts, bearing & pulleys
Proficiency in crafting static, quasi-static and explicit dynamic models that accurately predict real world testing
Mechanical analysis experience including statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials, thermal management, and stress analysis
Proven experience understanding manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, casting, injection molding, and 3D printing
Capable of making drawings following standard methodologies from AMSE Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills
Consistent track record working well in a team environment, learning from others, as well as mentoring and coaching more junior team members
Preferred
Prior mechanical engineering management experience with electro-mechanical systems
Previous engineering experience in the design and development of medical device robotics or complex electro-mechanical mechanisms and motors
Experience working in an ISO and FDA regulated environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Company’s 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 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Company
Johnson & Johnson
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