Development Engineer

6149-DePuy Synthes Products Inc. Legal Entity; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Orthopaedics division seeks a Development Engineer to advance medical device products in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will manage design inputs/outputs, select materials, perform biocompatibility assessments, and drive risk management with robust verification activities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, project leadership, and delivering compliant design history files while collaborating with external supply bases. Up to 10% travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 2 years in a Product Development role in medical devices.
• Experience delivering design history files and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design inputs/outputs management for medical devices.
• Materials selection and biocompatibility considerations.
• Risk management and verification/validation activities.
• Support product testing with protocol and test method development.
• Collaborate with design team on DFX inputs and translation to outputs.
• Develop complex tolerance analyses and DOE-based optimizations.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Communication

DOE

Matlab

Ansys

CAD

SAP PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

CAD

SAP PLM

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 Product Development

Job Sub Function: Biomedical Engineering

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description: About Orthopaedics 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 Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics 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 a Development Engineer, US Orthopedics. The preference is to be based at the Warsaw, IN campus.

Purpose: the Development Engineer would suit an individual looking to further their career as an Engineer in an R&D role within the Medical Devices sector. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of products in a dynamic, fast paced environment, in a role that has a direct impact on the customers and patients, This role is suited to an individual with Product Development experience as it includes all elements of the product development lifecycle for medical devices.

You will be responsible for: Design inputs and outputs management, materials selection and biocompatibility, risk management, and verification & validation activities. Other typical responsibilities include supporting product testing with protocol and test method development. A high level of teamwork across multiple functions and geographies will be required. Proven analytical problem solving and decision-making skills are needed, alongside effective collaboration at all levels within the business. Support the development of multiple new product codes with differing technology across external supply base.

Collaborate with the design team to provide DFX (manufacturing, assembly, and cost) input and enable translation of product design inputs to product and process outputs. Development and qualification of complex tolerance analysis for product assemblies. Process characterizations, DOE's, and optimizations using statistical techniques.

Qualifications / Requirements: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required , in Biomedical Engineering, or mechanical in a relevant Engineering subject or similar . A minimum of 2 years work experience in a Product Development role is required. Engineering design, development and analysis skills. Strong project management and communication skills with a proven track record of leading a variety of development projects through to completion is desirable for the role. Expertise in the delivery of design history file generation and associated documentation such as technical reports, test reports and risk management.

Preferred: Applied Process Excellence/ Design Excellence, LEAN and Value Engineering experience, formal Green Belt/Black Belt Certification is an advantage. Analytical simulation skills with practical use of Matlab or Ansys software being advantageous. Own the resolution of complex engineering and manufacturing problems utilizing advanced CAD techniques, rapid and conventional prototyping, and other available technologies. Experience working in new product development projects and partnering with design teams

This position may require up to 10% travel both domestic and international.

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.

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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills: 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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $76,000.00 - $121,900.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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/.