Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction for robotic medical devices in Santa Clara, CA. You will bridge design intent with manufacturing reality, ensuring high-precision assembly and rapid troubleshooting to meet launch timelines.

The role emphasizes process documentation, cross-functional reviews, and continuous improvement in a regulated environment. Strong CAD and testing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated progression of responsibility.
• Strong manufacturing engineering background with process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures to build product efficiency.
• Develop and maintain documentation including design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills-of-materials, and Quality System requirements.
• Drive cross-functional Manufacturing reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless product transitions.
• Lead and participate in process/product continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes.
• Provide electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities to rapidly resolve build issues.
• Lead root cause analysis to understand problems deeply.
• Demonstrate CAD design proficiency, rapid prototyping, tool/fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing.
• Drive process characterization, validation and Test Method Validation.
• Support Quality to address non-conformances before they impact production.

Skills

Electromechanical

CAD proficiency

Manufacturing processes

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechatronic engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

MES systems

PLM tools

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: Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description: Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located in Santa Clara, CA.

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 https://www.jnj.com/

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with exceptional drive and urgency to lead new product introduction activities for our advanced robotic medical device systems. This role demands someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes proactive ownership of complex technical challenges, and can rapidly troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues that impact product launches. You'll be instrumental in bridging design intent and manufacturing reality for next-generation surgical robotics platforms.

Why This Role Matters: You'll be instrumental in bringing next-generation robotic surgical systems from concept to reality, working on mechanisms that require high level of precision and reliability. This role offers the opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy early in the product lifecycle, preventing costly delays and ensuring our products can scale while meeting the highest quality standards. If you're someone who gets energized by technical challenges, moves with urgency, and takes pride in getting products across the finish line, this is your opportunity.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures to build product efficiency
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills-of-materials, and Quality System requirements
• Drive cross-functional Manufacturing reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless and timely product transitions
• Lead and actively participate in process/product continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes
• Provide extensive electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities and instrumental expertise to rapidly resolve build issues
• Lead root cause analysis, diving deep into technical details until problems are fully understood
• Demonstrate proficiency in CAD design, rapid prototyping, tool/fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing
• Drive process characterization, validation and Test Method Validation
• Support and work with Quality to proactively address and resolve non-conformances before they impact production

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering or related field

Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated progression of responsibility

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Strong manufacturing engineering background in process documentation.
• Electromechanical Systems: Extensive troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation domains
• CAD Proficiency: rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing analysis.
• Manufacturing Processes: Deep knowledge of precision assembly processes, and sourcing manufacturing tools, gauges, and fixtures.
• Documentation: Proven experience developing design control documentation, manufacturing procedures, and quality system records

Preferred:

• Experience with surgical robotics platforms or high-precision medical devices
• Background in high-mix, low-volume precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience with MES systems and PLM tools in regulated industries.

Other

• Proactive Ownership: Ta