MedTech Equipment Engineer — Reliability & Automation

Johnson Johnson; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Equipment Engineer to join OTTAVA, focusing on maintenance, repair, and optimization of manufacturing equipment in a regulated medical device environment. You will own equipment from selection to retirement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to sustain production and safety.

We expect a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least 2 years of hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, robotics, and automated test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required.
• Minimum 2+ years' experience in equipment, automation, maintenance, or test engineering in regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical equipment, automated test systems, robotics, controls, and calibration.
• Familiarity with GMP, design controls, change control, deviation processes, and qualification concepts.
• Ability to analyze downtime, yield, and maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong documentation discipline and experience with CMMS

Responsibilities

• Own assigned manufacturing and test equipment from specification through retirement.
• Prepare URS/FRS, risk assessments, drawings, maintenance strategies, and calibration plans.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, and controls failures while protecting safety and data.
• Monitor availability, uptime and downtime; analyze MTBF/MTTR and maintenance history.
• Analyze performance losses and quality issues; work with Quality and Process Engineering on containment.
• Apply 5 Whys, FMEA, fault-tree, and data trending to prevent repeat failures.
• Create CMMS work orders and asset records; optimize PM tasks and spare parts.
• Coordinate suppliers and technicians; support audits and training.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics / Wiring diagrams

CAD drawings

PLC/Controls information

OEE analysis

CMMS proficiency

Documentation & change control

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Controls, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Robotics

Instrumentation

Pneumatics

Calibration

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Equipment Engineer to join OTTAVA, focusing on maintenance, repair, and optimization of manufacturing equipment in a regulated medical device environment. You will own equipment from selection to retirement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to sustain production and safety.

We expect a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least 2 years of hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, robotics, and automated test equipment.