Hardware Engineering Manager - Robotics R&D

6267-Auris Health Inc. Legal Entity; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 231,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation up to 120 hours per year

Sick time up to 40 hours per year

Holiday pay, including floating holidays

Job summary

6267-Auris Health Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager in Santa Clara, California, to lead the design and delivery of robotic hardware for surgical environments. The role involves managing a team of engineers and contributing to subsystem designs, rapid prototyping, and commercialization strategies.

Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience in robotics or medical devices, strong technical leadership skills, and familiarity with medical device regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in robotics and/or medical device preferred.
• Proven technical leadership from concept through launch.
• Strong understanding of medical device regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of robotic capital hardware.
• Manage and mentor a team of mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Contribute to subsystem design including actuators and sensors.

Skills

Mechatronics

Product development leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Robotics experience

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hardware Engineering Manager – Robotics and Digital (Ottava R&D), Santa Clara, California

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of robotic capital hardware for surgical environments.
• Manage and mentor a team of mechanical and electrical engineers, supporting growth and execution.
• Contribute hands‑on to subsystem design, including actuators, structures, and sensors.
• Drive rapid prototyping and transition to commercial‑ready designs.
• Provide technical guidance on feasibility, test strategies, and product direction.
• Collaborate across software, controls, systems, manufacturing, quality, and clinical teams.
• Participate in design reviews, cross‑functional discussions, and clinical labs.
• Engage vendors and external partners to support development and commercialization.
• Support innovation through new concepts, technologies, and design improvements.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent fields with 6+ years of experience (robotics and/or medical device preferred).
• Proven technical leadership in product development (concept through launch).
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Strong fundamentals in mechatronics, materials, FEA, GD&T.
• Experience developing and launching complex robotic/ electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations (IEC 60601, 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971), ASME and IEEE standards.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and communication skills.

Pay Range

Base salary: $134,000 – $231,150 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Business accident and group legal insurance.
• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Long‑term incentive program eligibility.
• Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including floating holidays up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, personal and family time up to 40 hours per calendar year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 inclusive interview process and accommodations for applicants with disabilities.