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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Irving, Texas, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Engineer, R&D to join our Aesthetics & Reconstruction group within the MedTech Surgery business located at our Raritan, NJ site with an alternate location of our Irving, TX site.

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About MedTech

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Position Summary

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for leading and contributing to cross-functional multidisciplinary project teams (R&D, manufacturing, marketing, regulatory, etc.) in the design, development and manufacturing of breast implants, tissue expanders, and related products and processes to fulfill clinical needs within regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design and development of new devices or elements of new devices with the intent of commercialization per Quality System Requirements

• Contribute to design/development of product line extensions and product improvements

• Help lead design, development, execution and analysis of results of system, device, component and material tests per laboratory best practices

• Accurately and efficiently translate user and patient needs through design requirements, design specifications and into verified/validated devices and procedures

• Lead verification and validation activities through regulatory clearance and design transfer

• Contribute strongly in the generation of intellectual property

• Collaborate with external (e.g., clinicians) and internal customers (e.g., strategic marketing) to identify user needs and validate device and procedure designs

• Collaborate with clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, etc., to ensure development of innovative and reliable devices that fulfill clinical needs within regulatory requirements

• Help manage development partners and other external vendors to meet project requirements and timelines

• Coordinate and execute technical and peer reviews; may also include coordination and execution of design reviews

• May involve direct or indirect supervision of engineers and/or technicians

• Other responsibilities as required or assigned by manager

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 2-4+ years of progressive experience in medical device R&D, or related technical roles is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Benefits Summary:

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

Additional information can be found through the link below!

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biostatistics, Coaching, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Feasibility Studies, Inventory Management, Preclinical Research, Project Schedule, Prototyping, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$92,000.00 - $148,350.00

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.