Associate Development Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Zuchwil; Presencial; CHF 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson & Johnson in Zuchwil, Switzerland, is seeking an Associate Development Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative orthopedic medical devices, implants, and surgical instrumentation. You will work within a cross-functional team translating clinical needs into engineering solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

Join a collaborative R&D environment focusing on implants, robotics, and digital surgery, with opportunities to influence design controls, testing, and regulatory

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience in mechanical product design and development (internship, co-op or academic research acceptable).
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as Creo/ProE; GD&T knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of medical device development, Design Controls, GMP, QSR and ISO requirements is an advantage.
• Knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy and/or biology is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work with wet tissue/cadaver specimens and in an operating room environment is required.
• Business-fluent English is required; German is preferred for German-speaking sites.

Responsabilidades

• Support the design and development of new implants, surgical instrumentation and existing products.
• Collaborate with R&D, healthcare professionals, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing and other cross-functional partners to define product and design requirements.
• Support the development of engineering concepts, drawings, prototypes and Design Control documentation.
• Contribute to mechanical testing, verification and validation activities.
• Support product development and documentation in compliance with MDR, FDA Design Controls and applicable quality requirements.
• Participate in clinician interactions to support product development, improvements and modifications.
• Support design and process changes, production transfers, cost-improvement initiatives and quality/compliance activities.
• Participate in complaint and field investigations supporting patient and customer safety.

Conocimientos

Bioinformatics

Biological Engineering

Biological Sciences

Biostatistics

Data Reporting

Data Savvy

DOE

Detail-Oriented

Execution Focus

Prototyping

R&D

SAP PLM

Technologically Savvy

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering preferred

Herramientas

Creo/ProE

Descripción del empleo

Job Function

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description

About Orthopedics: 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

We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Development Engineer role.

Purpose

Join our R&D team and contribute to the development of innovative medical devices, including implants and surgical instrumentation. Working within a cross‑functional team, you will help translate clinical needs into effective engineering solutions while supporting products throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of new implants, surgical instrumentation and existing products.
• Collaborate with R&D, healthcare professionals, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing and other cross‑functional partners to define product and design requirements.
• Support the development of engineering concepts, drawings, prototypes and Design Control documentation.
• Contribute to mechanical testing, verification and validation activities.
• Support product development and documentation in compliance with MDR, FDA Design Controls and applicable quality requirements.
• Participate in clinician interactions to support product development, improvements and modifications.
• Support design and process changes, production transfers, cost‑improvement initiatives and quality/compliance activities.
• Participate in complaint and field investigations supporting patient and customer safety.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience in mechanical product design and development, including internship, co‑op or academic research experience.
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as Creo/ProE, mechanical design, manufacturing processes and GD&T is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical device development, Design Controls, GMP, QSR and ISO requirements is an advantage.
• Knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy and/or biology is an advantage.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work with wet tissue/cadaver specimens and in an operating room environment is required.
• Business‑fluent English is required; German is preferred for German‑speaking sites.

Required Skills

• Bioinformatics
• Biological Engineering
• Biological Sciences
• Biostatistics
• Data Reporting
• Data Savvy
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Detail‑Oriented
• Execution Focus
• Feasibility Studies
• Preclinical Research
• Problem Solving
• Process Oriented
• Prototyping
• Report Writing
• Research and Development
• Researching
• SAP Product Lifecycle Management
• Technologically Savvy

Preferred Skills

• Bioinformatics
• Biological Engineering
• Biological Sciences
• Biostatistics
• Data Reporting
• Data Savvy
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Detail‑Oriented
• Execution Focus
• Feasibility Studies
• Preclinical Research
• Problem Solving
• Process Oriented
• Prototyping
• Report Writing
• Research and Development
• Researching
• SAP Product Lifecycle Management
• Technologically Savvy

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.