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J&J Family of Companies Research and Development Engineer II in Santa Rosa, California

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Rosa, California, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a R&D Engineer II to be in Santa Rosa, CA.

Purpose:

In this role, the R&D Engineer II will be responsible for the design and design and development of a left atrial appendage (LAA) closure system. The engineer will use their technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to design, test, transfer to manufacturing, and support the clinical use of the product. The engineer may also interact with suppliers at various levels to support the design and manufacturing of the product.

You will be responsible for:

Technical Design & Development:

  • Apply mechanical and biomedical engineering principles to product design and development

  • Proactively identify issues and resolve them in a timely manner

  • Create and perform experiments to evaluate the design performance

  • Write design documents, establish tolerances, and define specifications

  • Identify, evaluate and manage external suppliers

  • Develop and execute test protocols and write up results

  • Understand manufacturing requirements and write work instructions

  • Perform bench testing, cadaver studies, animal studies, and potentially support clinical studies

  • Conduct failure analysis and provide recommended design improvements

  • Cross-functionally collaborate with other functions: Quality, Operations Regulatory, and Clinical

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another related field

  • 2+ years relevant experience in research, design, and development

  • Proven hands-on and technical aptitude for mechanical design, fabrication, and evaluation

  • Experience with test method development and documentation

  • Complex problem-solving ability

  • Proficiency in 3D Solid Modeling and drawing

  • Excellent documentation and communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Excellent soft skills and works well with others

  • Flexible and adaptable – comfortable working in a dynamic environment

  • Experience with design of implantable devices and delivery systems

  • Proficiency with Solidworks and statistical methods

  • On-site position

  • Travel about 10-20% of the time

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$74,000- $119,600

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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 of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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