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Sr. R&D Engineer - Sensor Systems

J&J Family of Companies, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95050

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Senior R&D Engineer, Sensor Systems

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of MedTech surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our MedTech Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. We are searching for the best talent for a Senior R&D Engineer, Sensor Systems position, to be located in Santa Clara, CA. We are seeking a Sr. R&D engineer/scientist to join our Sensor Systems team. The Sr. R&D Engineer

Sensor Systems will lead electromagnetic tracking sub-system (HW/SW) evaluation, including performance metrics, design verification, and intended use validation, for sensors and sensor systems embedded in robotic endoscopy products. The position will work cross-functionally with instruments & accessories design engineers, capital hardware engineers, test engineers, reliability engineers, software engineers, system integration engineers, quality engineering, and clinical engineers. The Sr R&D engineer

Sensor Systems will require a base of broad, multi-disciplinary experience. For those disciplines not previously proficient, the candidate should be willing and driven to master in the position. You will be responsible for: Analyze position-tracking systems for all attributes and considerations Design custom sensors for optimal fit, performance, reliability, yield, and cost Evaluate low-cost off-the-shelf sensors Analyze and lead efforts to solve sensor signal noise Innovate to overcome sensing challenges Explore and evaluate new technologies Develop test methods, execute, and report tests and engineering studies Apply statistical and problem-solving analysis methods Collaborate cross-team and cross-functionally Present technical information, clearly and understandably Coach more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities Understand and apply Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team. Qualifications / Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline or closely related field Minimum Requirements: Proficiency in a plurality (2+) of: Physics (Electro-Magnetics) Mathematics (Vector & Matrix Calculus, Linear Systems) Systems/Robotics Engineering (Complex system integration) Real-Time Systems Electrical Engineering Software Engineering (firmware through to GUI) Mechanical Engineering Aptitude in Euclidean 3-Space (R3) visualization, Euler attitude Minimum of 5+ years of experience in or around sensing for closed-loop control Experience in software development of C/C++ and MATLAB Knowledge of Quaternions Experience in solid modeling CAD (SolidWorks) Preferred Skills & Experience: Advanced degree in Engineering/Physics/Math Medical device product development Technologies for sensing: AMR, EM, Optical, Inertial, ultra-sound, etc. Techniques: DSP, Multivariate Analysis, Kalman filters, Sensor Fusion, PCA Apps/SW: Minitab, Python California Bay Area - The anticipated base pay range for this position is $121,000 - $194,350. 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. 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 or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.