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Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Biomedical EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Santa Clara, California, United States of AmericaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Staff R&D Engineer – Shockwave Medica l to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.
Position Overview
The Staff R&D Engineer will use technical skills in the development of innovative products to treat peripheral, coronary, and heart valve diseases. The Staff R&D Engineer will participate on multiple cross-functional development teams that manage projects from concept through commercialization.
Essential Job Functions
Design and develop product(s) in compliance with the company’s Design Control requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.
Prototype and develop proof of concept designs and bench models to test these concepts in a simulated environment.
Develop, validate and maintain test methods.
Develop new products based on defined user needs.
Responsible for translating user needs into design inputs/product specifications.
Develop and maintain technical documentation such as drawings for components and assemblies for products.
Support the design, development, and qualification of products, equipment and processes.
Performs testing, analyze results and provides recommendations for design selection.
Analyzes, evaluates, sources, and coordinates the procurement of new materials to support prototyping pilot operation and design verification and validation activities.
Develop protocols/reports and perform product in-vitro, in-vivo as well as verification and validation testing.
Participates in technical design reviews to ensure all design inputs and user needs are met.
Supports product development teams in executing projects from concept to commercialization.
Supports base business and/or continuous improvement projects.
Responsible for ensuring proper documentation consistent with company’s quality system.
Responsible for knowing and planning activities consistent the company’s quality policy and quality objectives.
Supports pilot manufacturing as necessary.
Identify and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure the delivery of superior components and services.
Enhance the intellectual property position of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications.
Supports company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Quality Systems, and FDA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 8 years’ experience in engineering or a Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and 6 years’ experience in engineering.
Engineering experience in the medical device industry.
Knowledge of disposable peripheral and coronary device design, material selection, and testing.
Strong understanding of engineering materials, component selection, and design for reliability and manufacturability.
Experience in early-stage catheter based cardiovascular devices development is a strong plus.
Experience with CAD software (i.e. Solidworks)
Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE) is a plus.
Effective communication skills, written and verbal, with all levels of management and organizations.
Operate independently and adaptability to changing requirements.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
Experience developing disposable medical devices.
Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs.
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.
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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$121,000 - $194,350Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year 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 the 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 Additional information can be found through the link below.