Principal R&D Technician (Ophthalmology) - Shockwave Medical - Johnson and Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Principal R&D Technician (Ophthalmology)- Shockwave Medical to be located in Santa Clara, CA.

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Shockwave Medical, Inc., recently acquired by Johnson & Johnson, is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical 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 Principal R&D Technician will work with R&D Engineers to develop catheter prototypes for ophthalmology and other indications. The Principal R&D Technician will be responsible for assembling these catheter prototypes as well as being involved in the process development and design improvement of them. In addition, the Principal R&D Technician will work with the R&D engineers in performing bench testing of these catheters, in addition to maintaining all logs, forms and the resulting paperwork.

Essential Job Functions

• Independently works on multiple project tasks for timely completion
• Ability to work with minimal direction and use good judgement and previous experience to bring a concept to reality
• Proactively recommends new ideas and/or improvements pertaining to design and process
• Analyze, evaluate, source, and coordinate the procurement of new materials to support prototyping and pilot operation
• Support the development of test methods and protocols/reports for in-vitro, in-vivo as well as verification and validation testing
• Responsible for component and assembly documentation for new products being developed
• Lead and mentor other technicians to reach departmental and company objectives
• Partner with engineers to design and assemble functional prototypes and provide feedback on assembly process and design
• Assist engineers with product and process design, development, and optimization
• Initiates root cause investigation and analysis
• Perform equipment installation and qualification
• Lead product and process characterization and design verification testing
• Prepare test samples (products/materials/solutions) for routine and qualification testing
• Develop and validate test methods
• Design and fabrication of fixtures and tooling for product builds and testing (i.e. pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, etc.)
• Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of lab instruments/equipment
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, test methods and processes
• Train other technicians, assemblers and engineers on procedures and product assembly
• Develop and draft Manufacturing Process Instructions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma required with a minimum of 10 years' experience as R&D Technician (or relevant experience) in the medical device industry or Associate's degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience as an R&D Technician in the medical device industry
• Knowledge of device design using CAD, material selection and testing
• Experience in early-stage catheter based cardiovascular devices development is a strong plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with all cross-functional team members
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices
• Machine shop experience is desirable.
• Proficient with MS Office
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements
• Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $66,700 to $107,123.

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)).

• 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.

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 January 7, 2025. 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 Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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