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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

US328 CA Santa Clara - 5490 Great America Pkwy

Job Description:

The Robotics and Digital Solutions (RAD) group, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is hiring a Staff Electrical R&D 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 electrical, mechatronics, mechanical, robotic controls, software, and clinical 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, capital hardware, and instruments & accessories 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 sophisticated medical robotic platforms. You will work alongside all engineering functions to make significant contributions to the electrical design of our capital hardware including (but not limited to) power electronics, control systems, sensors, high-speed communication, redundancy and network architecture. This role includes a high degree of autonomy, opportunities for growth, and mentorship within the team as we progress towards realizing our vision.

Performance Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Own full lifecycle design of mixed power, embedded computing and interconnect PCAs. Test designs at the PCA and system level using relevant test tools. Engage with vendors productively. Clearly document analyses, architectural decisions, and test results.

• Participate in and lead design reviews and analyses (safety, reliability, failure, etc.) to develop robust architectures driven by simulation, analysis, and testing. Provide detailed architecture, schematic, and layout review to peers.

• Mentor and guide engineers with varying levels of experience. Effectively collaborate with peers beyond electrical engineering.

• Influence system architecture and participate in testing for medical safety and compliance per IEC60601-1 and related standards .

• Influence planning, timelines, and goals for projects including new technology and process development.

Qualifications:

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years, Masters with 6+ years, or other equivalent experience in electrical engineering or a related field.

• Proficient in Altium Designer (or similar) for schematic capture and PCB layout. Knowledgeable on design for power integrity, signal integrity, fault tolerance, and EMC.

• Strong design experience with embedded systems, sensors, serial communication, and analog and digital electrical systems.

• Experience designing power distribution systems, current limiting, power regulation, fusing, FET selection, PWM frequency trade-offs, gate slew rate trade-offs, etc.

• Experience designing and bringing hardware to market, including undergoing compliance testing.

Preferred:

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Background in working in Robotics and/or Medical Device industry.

• Experience working on systems containing various rigid & flexible PCAs connected with dynamic cabling (e.g. clock spring cabling, flex boards & FFCs, slip rings, etc.).

• Capable of architecting systems containing brushless DC motors.

• Expertise in designing safety critical and fail-safe systems, including isolation diagrams.

At Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, 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.

For California Bay Area, the anticipated base pay range for this position is $141,000 to $ 227,700.

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

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

• Work, Personal, and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be found through the link below.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on 3/17/25. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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 (raemployeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

For California Bay Area, the anticipated base pay range for this position is $141,000 to $ 227,700.

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