Lead R&D Engineer: Catheter Innovation & Prototyping

6010-Biosense Webster Inc. Legal Entity; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

The Principal Engineer position at Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology is based in Irvine, California. You will drive catheter development from concept to commercialisation, provide hands-on technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with research partners.

You will develop prototypes, run validation programs, support regulatory submissions, and translate clinical needs into robust, manufacturable solutions for EP devices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in medical device R&D
• Experience leading projects from concept to prototype
• Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to commercialization with clinical alignment
• Architect prototype creation and validation protocols
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for technology transfer
• Ensure regulatory documentation and design controls are up to date

Skills

Electromagnetically navigated devices

Design validation

Prototype development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Minitab

Job description

The Principal Engineer position at Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology is based in Irvine, California. You will drive catheter development from concept to commercialisation, provide hands-on technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with research partners.

You will develop prototypes, run validation programs, support regulatory submissions, and translate clinical needs into robust, manufacturable solutions for EP devices.