Associate R&D Engineer 1

We are searching for the best talent for an Associate R&D Engineer 1. 

• Entry to developing individual contributor in a scientific/technology field. Participates in projects for the Biomedical Engineering area with a focus on scientific/technology initiatives of strategic importance to the organizational plan. Applies theoretical knowledge of the field to ensure products and devices meet organizational and industrial standards. Helps solve issues using engineering tools, methods, and skills, and designs biomedical equipment and devices, under general supervision. 

• Drafts Biomedical Engineering reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. 

• Executes project tasks as directed by Biomedical Engineering leaders. 

• Provides technical suggestions on experiment planning, analysis, and study and testing design to maximize operational efficiency. 

• Supports prototype tests and operates test-controlling equipment to observe and record results. 

• Assists in the development of experimental plans, provides statistical analyses, and interprets scientific results. 

• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team. 

• This job is salaried. 

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 Orthopedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech 

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.  

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 

You will: 

• Design and develop new products with high level direction from senior engineers/technical leads  

• Assist the project leader or DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) with planning and executing projects or portions of a project working closely with the PCT  

• Develop parametric CAD models and detailed drawings to support concept development and final designs per drawing/drafting standards  

• Develop layouts and tolerance studies utilizing GD&T and CAD assisted methods  

• Development and execution of engineering documentation related to assigned projects, such as technical reports, design verification and validation activities and assist in process validation.   

• Modify engineering drawings from new manufacturing methods or vendor specifications for design improvements in an effort to optimize designs for manufacturability and reduce COGS  

• Participate in preproduction meetings for new products.  

• Solve design related problems of existing products.  

• Develop clinical acumen for various spinal pathologies and procedures 

• Hands-on testing of product in development in a cadaveric model 

• Uses analytical techniques and finite element analysis to assist product testing.   

• Conducts various hands-on testing for design verification and test method developments.   

• Provide technical product support for surgeons and salesforce.  

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload, exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and interface effectively with project teams.   

• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.  

• Performs other duties assigned as needed.  

• Support regulatory process for global registration efforts 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 

• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience. 

• Ability to perform concept generation, technical feasibility and design engineering techniques. 

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (i.e. milling, turning, EDM, etc.) and their limitations when designing products. 

• Ability to effectively contribute to cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary project teams. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment. 

• Understanding of concept generation, technical feasibility, and fundamental design engineering techniques, including familiarity with prototyping methods. 

• Ability to identify, communicate, and help resolve basic technical problems in a timely manner. 

• Basic understanding of time management principles and the ability to meet defined goals and commitments. 

• Ability to document work clearly and accurately, including adherence to good lab notebook practices and protection of confidential information. 

Preferred: 

• Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical device manufacturing/design. 

• Experience creating or modifying computer‑generated 2D/3D CAD models and engineering drawings in alignment with company standards, including basic familiarity with GD&T and weld specifications. 

• Understanding of design controls conforming to ISO 13485 and risk analysis conforming to ISO 14971. 

• Demonstrated ability to apply DFM and DFI principles and experience working with vendors to implement these principles into designs. 

• Experience with mechanical experimental design including familiarity with test method validation. 

• Basic knowledge of materials used in surgical instruments or biomaterials, including ability to articulate selection rationale. 

• Understanding of mechanical design considerations during surgical use and following implantation of medical devices. 

• Interest in developing knowledge of company product lines, spinal pathologies, and relevant intellectual property considerations, including patents.