About the Role
Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located in Santa Clara, CA.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with exceptional drive and urgency to lead new product introduction activities for our advanced robotic medical device systems. This role demands someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes proactive ownership of complex technical challenges, and can rapidly troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues that impact product launches. You'll be instrumental in bridging design intent and manufacturing reality for next-generation surgical robotics platforms.
Why This Role Matters: You'll be instrumental in bringing next-generation robotic surgical systems from concept to reality, working on mechanisms that require high level of precision and reliability. This role offers the opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy early in the product lifecycle, preventing costly delays and ensuring our products can scale while meeting the highest quality standards. If you're someone who gets energized by technical challenges, moves with urgency, and takes pride in getting products across the finish line, this is your opportunity.
Key Role Responsibilities
•Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures to build product efficiency
•Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills-of-materials, and Quality System requirements
•Drive cross-functional Manufacturing reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless and timely product transitions
•Lead and actively participate in process/product continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes
•Provide extensive electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities and instrumental expertise to rapidly resolve build issues
•Lead root cause analysis, diving deep into technical details until problems are fully understood
•Demonstrate proficiency in CAD design, rapid prototyping, tool/fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing
•Drive process characterization, validation and Test Method Validation
•Support and work with Quality to proactively address and resolve non-conformances before they impact production
Qualifications
Education:
•Bachelor's degree in mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
•Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated progression of responsibility
Experience and Skills — Required:
•Strong manufacturing engineering background in process documentation
•Electromechanical Systems: Extensive troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation domains
•CAD Proficiency: rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing analysis
•Manufacturing Processes: Deep knowledge of precision assembly processes, and sourcing manufacturing tools, gauges, and fixtures
•Documentation: Proven experience developing design control documentation, manufacturing procedures, and quality system records
Preferred:
•Experience with surgical robotics platforms or high-precision medical devices
•Background in high-mix, low-volume precision manufacturing environments
•Experience with MES systems and PLM tools in regulated industries
Other:
•Proactive Ownership: Takes full accountability for outcomes; identifies and solves problems before they escalate
•Attention to Detail: Obsessive about getting the details right while maintaining momentum on larger objectives
•High Drive: Self-motivated with relentless pursuit of excellence; thrives under pressure and tight timelines
•Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams while maintaining individual accountability
•Strong project management skills with ability to juggle multiple projects
•This position will require up to 10% travel
•The attendance policy for this requisition is Fully Onsite
Pay
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $91,000.00 to $128,000.00.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), and this position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Time off benefits include: Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year; Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (56 hours for employees residing in Washington State); 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 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.
