Senior Engineer, R&D - Johnson and Johnson
Irvine, CA 92602
About the Job
J&J MedTech is the global leader in the science of diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. J&J MedTech established its leadership in electrophysiology with the development of the first real-time, 3D cardiac mapping and navigation technology, as well as the first electrophysiology catheter. The introduction of the company's CARTO® 3 System in 2009 revolutionized 3D mapping technology by increasing the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of the cardiac ablation procedure.
Patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) can be at high risk for developing clot formation in the left atrial appendage (LAA) which can lead to strokes and other complications. The LAA is a small pouch in the left atrium of the heart that is a major contributor to thromboembolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. In order to mitigate the stroke risk, patients with AFib undergo a surgical procedure to close the left atrial appendage (LAA) in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
J&J MedTech is currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer, R&D to support catheter and sheath engineering projects related to development of its new LAA closure system. The Senior Engineer will be supporting a dynamic, fast-paced, close-knit team to fully develop new products. Project support includes design and documentation of effective and efficient tools, fixtures, and machines for the manufacture of Company products and assists in the design, fabrication, and testing of company products in the feasibility stage. A passion for hands-on problem solving and prototyping is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design of new/existing components while ensuring all design requirements are met.
- Develop and execute test methods, procedures, work instructions, and reports with little supervision.
- Implements complex design concepts and ideas into working drawings, solid models, and prototypes.
- Study specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
- Develop concepts, designs, and details for machines, tools and fixtures.
- Assists with the inspection of components and fixtures after fabrication to ensure that the meet end specifications.
- Interface between external vendors and internal core team members.
- Prototype design and performing feasibility assessments at a rapid pace.
- Conduct complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
- Work hands-on to both manufacture and evaluate feasibility of prototypes.
- Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
Required:
• A minimum B.S (Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent) with industry experience.
- Experience with CAD software (Solidworks, Creo or similar) is required.
- Collaborative teammate with strong communication skills, written and verbal required.
- Ability to come up with creative solutions to solve technical issues
- A general understanding of concept development, 3D modeling, creating 2D drawings (good understanding of GD&T, and manufacturing methods), and rapid prototyping
- Ability to work with outside vendors for procuring parts
- Travel up to 20% may be required.
- M.S. (Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent) or higher education
- Able to write and communicate clearly, including generating and presenting well-written reports is preferred.
- General understanding of test method development, setup, and execution along with equipment setup and validation is preferred.
- Prior experience with inspection of components is preferred.
- Medical Device experience with 4 years of experience
- Structural heart experience highly preferred.
- Experience with nitinol related devices
- Knowledge and experience in product development processes
- Experience with statistical analysis
At Johnson & Johnson, we're on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world's healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love.
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.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .
This job posting is anticipated to close on 11/4/2024. 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.