Staff Mechanical Engineer

The Robotics and Digital Solutions (RAD) group, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Staff Mechanical Engineer for the Strategic Robotics R&D Team. This position is located in Santa Clara, CA.

What We Do:

The Strategic Robotics R&D team envisions a future for robotic intervention that is targeted, minimally invasive, and personalized. Building upon a deep understanding of patient and physician needs, we are developing a platform for the next evolution of soft-tissue robotic care.

Who We Are:

We are a team of clinical, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, robotic controls, and software engineers who are passionate about improving patient care. The team includes a wide range of experience levels, from junior engineers to industry experts. We follow an iterative design approach to product development that requires us to collaborate closely across clinical, instruments, accessories, and capital hardware teams. We value autonomy and empower each other to take action while remaining a supportive and closely-knit team. We take pride in our culture and are committed to building an environment that is inclusive and promotes diversity of thought through varied experiences and backgrounds.

You:

As a member of the Strategic Robotics R&D team, you will join us on our journey to design and build one of the world's most advanced medical robotic platforms. You will work alongside all engineering functions to make significant contributions in instrument and accessory development, procedural workflow, user experience, and more. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and opportunities for growth within the team as we progress towards realizing our vision.

Performance Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop single and multi-use instruments and accessories for robotically assisted surgeries.
• Provide engineering leadership to ensure feasibility, repeatability, and robustness of proposed designs and tests.
• Develop novel technologies for human-robot interaction by closely collaborating with software engineers, robotics engineers, clinical engineers, and physicians.
• Iterate quickly on proof-of-concept prototypes, implement long-term commercial design solutions, and engage with vendors.
• Participate in multi-functional discussions and design reviews.
• Participate in clinical procedures and activities related to procedural development.
• Mentor and provide engineering guidance to varying levels of mechanical engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience and Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience designing Medical Devices (PhD+3yr, MS+6yr or BS+8yr).
• Demonstrated experience designing, assembling, and testing early prototypes to show proof of concept.
• Demonstrated understanding of materials and how to apply this knowledge to component design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes (including machining, injection molding, metal injection molding, extrusion, etc.).
• Experience in mechanism design.
• Possess deep knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g., statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fatigue, FEA).
• Experienced with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), including creating models, assemblies, and detailed drawings following best design practices.

Preferred:

• Exposure to full product development lifecycle.
• Experience designing robotic surgical instruments and accessories.
• Experience designing catheter or general medical device extrusions.

Perks:

• Generous vacation and hybrid work policies
• Commute assistance (Daily shuttle from SF, public transit stipend)
• Snacks, Lunch stipend for on-site cafeteria
• 401(k) match and pension program
• Healthy work/life balance (paid parental, family & volunteer leave)
• A strong culture that promotes inclusion, growth, and innovation
• On-site fitness center (incl. group exercise classes) & fitness/well-being reimbursement.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Robotics and Digital Solutions is part of Johnson & Johnson Med Tech. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions, we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. Johnson & Johnson Robotics is comprised of three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City and Santa Clara), Cincinnati, and Seattle.