Senior R&D Engineer

Johnson Johnson; Groningen; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Groningen is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to lead process engineering efforts across the MedTech development lifecycle. The role focuses on data-driven improvements to safety, quality, cost, and delivery, supporting new product development, process optimization, tooling design, and technical documentation.

You will coach junior colleagues, oversee validation planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technology transfer and project execution in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with minimum 8 years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Master's degree preferred with minimum 6 years of experience.
• Proven ability to manage technology transfer and oversee validation planning.
• Experience providing strategic input and leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Advanced expertise in compliance, regulatory integration, and process optimization.
• Experience in mentoring teams and influencing project direction.
• Proficient in applying statistical methodologies and analysis using Minitab.
• Proficiency in English, ideally also in Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product and process requirements (materials, quality, EHS) and perform risk and root cause analysis.
• Develop and improve product designs, processes, equipment, test methods, and procedures; define technical requirements.
• Plan and execute validation and verification studies, including test plans, protocols, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Implement new or modified products and processes, author SOPs, protocols, risk assessments, and train employees.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, ISO standards; update procedures, support audits, and resolve CAPAs/NCRs.
• Collaborate with Operations, QA, and Manufacturing Engineering to support implementation and design transfer.
• Manage technology transfer, validation planning, and project execution.

Skills

Collaboration

Developing Others

Execution Focus

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Minitab

Python

MatLab

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

SAP Product Lifecycle Management

3D printing

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Groningen, Netherlands

Job Description:

Senior R&D Engineer

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

About Vision

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 on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs - from the pediatric to aging eye - in a patient's lifetime. 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 You will be responsible for Senior R&D Engineer.

Purpose: drive improvements in R&D process engineering, using data and experimentation to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The role supports new product development, process optimization, tooling design, and technical documentation, while coaching junior colleagues and sharing technical expertise.

You will be responsible for:

• Analyze product and process requirements (materials, quality, EHS) and perform risk and root cause analysis.
• Develop and improve product designs, processes, equipment, test methods, and procedures; define technical requirements.
• Plan and execute validation and verification studies, including test plans, protocols, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Implement new or modified products and processes, author SOPs, protocols, risk assessments, and train employees.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, ISO standards; update procedures, support audits, and resolve CAPAs/NCRs.
• Collaborate with Operations, QA, and Manufacturing Engineering to support implementation and design transfer.
• Manage technology transfer, validation planning, and project execution.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with minimum 8 years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Master's degree preferred with minimum 6 years of experience.
• Proven ability to manage technology transfer and oversee validation planning.
• Experience providing strategic input and leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Advanced expertise in compliance, regulatory integration, and process optimization.
• Experience in mentoring teams and influencing project direction.
• Proficient in applying statistical methodologies and analysis using Minitab.
• Proficiency in English, ideally also in Dutch.

Preferred specific knowledge and skills:

• Analysis of datasets using Python or MatLab.
• Designing 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Experience in rapid prototyping techniques using 3D printing.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project.
• Six Sigma Certified Green Belt / Black Belt.
• Knowledge in high precision machining (lathing and milling).
• Knowledge in high precision injection molding.

Required Skills:

• Collaboration, Developing Others, Execution Focus, Teamwork

Preferred Skills:

• Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Engineering, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Improvements, Product Costing, Product Improvements, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technical Writing, Technologically Savvy, Vendor Selection

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€64,000.00 - €103,040.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / locati