Associate Engineer, Optical Metrology, R&D

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Engineer, Optical Metrology, in R&D to develop and validate optical and dimensional test methods for new and existing products. You will collaborate with product development teams to transfer design requirements into robust test solutions, manage hardware acquisitions, and ensure compliance with environmental policies.

As part of a Credo-driven team, you will contribute to methodological improvements, support documentation, and operate standard lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Engineering.
• Experience in a regulated industry with optical medical devices is preferred.
• Statistical design and analysis of experiments education.
• Understanding of engineering methods and their application.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development for new optical metrology test methods.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of instruments and methods.
• Suggest quality/compliance improvements for instruments and methods.
• Conduct experiments and procedures under supervision.
• Write/update protocols, test methods and SOPs.
• Collect and analyze data; summarize for supervisor interpretation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and optics instruments.
• Analyze optical and geometric properties of prototype/clinical lenses.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Optics

Engineering

Regulated industry

Statistics

Experiment design

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Engineering

Job description

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 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 Operations

Job Sub Function

Product Development Testing

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

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

An internal pre‑identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for Associate Engineer, Optical Metrology, R&D

The Associate Engineer Optical Metrology is accountable for methodologies to test new and existing product characteristics and performance. Methodology development includes the construction, validation, documentation and support of all optical and dimensional test methods. This Associate Engineer supports work with product development teams to transfer design requirements into test methods. He/She manages hardware acquisition efforts, working with suppliers to create new systems within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Adheres to environmental policy, procedures, and supports department environmental objectives. Engages in Credo‑based decision‑making.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities related to the implementation of new optical metrology related test methods.
• Perform routine troubleshooting.
• Recommend quality/compliance improvements on existing instruments, and methods.
• Perform assigned scientific experiments and procedures under supervision.
• Provide solutions to problems of limited scope of complexity and exercise judgment within generally defined policies and procedures to determine appropriate action.
• Assist in writing and updating protocols, test methods and standard operating procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and compile data then summarize data for interpretation by supervisor.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; operate hands‑on instruments considered standard in his/her area of expertise.
• Perform analysis of optical and geometric properties of prototype and clinical supply lenses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, or Engineering.
• Prior engineering experience in a regulated industry with optical medical devices preferred;
• Statistical design and analysis of experiments education;
• Basic understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices of engineering methods;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Conditions & Physical Demands of Job

• Laser safety clearance
• Ability to sit/stand in front of instruments; ability to make measurements throughout the day
• Light lifting (up to 23 lbs.)
• Ability to communicate clearly to various internal customers with testing requests in the lab
• Visual acuity – ability to see lenses in liquid

Work location: Jacksonville, FL

Travel: <10%

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.