Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson & Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction for advanced robotic medical device systems in Santa Clara, CA. You will bridge design intent and manufacturing reality, ensuring high precision and reliability across mechanisms with potential for scalable production.

The role emphasizes fast-paced problem solving, ownership, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Production to launch next-generation surgical robotics platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronic or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong background in process documentation for manufacturing.
• Extensive troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation domains.
• CAD proficiency for rapid prototyping and DFMA analysis.
• Deep knowledge of precision assembly and sourcing tools, gauges and fixtures.
• Preferred: experience with surgical robotics or high-precision devices.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with MES systems and PLM tools in regulated industries.
• Proactive ownership to identify and solve problems before escalation.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures.
• Develop and maintain design control records, configurations, procedures, and lot history.
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production.
• Drive continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes.
• Provide electromechanical troubleshooting to resolve build issues quickly.
• Lead root-cause analysis and deep-dive investigations.
• Demonstrate CAD proficiency and rapid prototyping capabilities.
• Drive process characterization, validation, and test methods.
• Support Quality to address non-conformances before production impact.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Electromechanical systems

CAD design

Documentation

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Surgical robotics (preferred)

MES & PLM experience

Education

Bachelor’s in mechatronic/mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

MES systems

PLM tools

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: 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/ (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: Takes full accountability for outcomes; identifies and solves problems before they escal

This position will require up to 10% travel The attendance policy for this requisition is Fully Onsite

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.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $91,000.00 to $128,000.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. 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/.

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