Operations Process Engineer (Capital System)

Johnson & Johnson Innovation

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 121,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Operations Process Engineer (Capital System) to support the OTTAVA Surgical Robotic Platform on a fully onsite basis in Santa Clara, CA. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and NPI Engineering to maintain production continuity and integrate robotic subsystems.

You will troubleshoot test failures, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to quality system execution and CAPAs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
0‑4 years of relevant engineering experience; internships may count.
Hands‑on experience with engineering testing, system integration, scripting, or troubleshooting.
Ability to interpret test results and troubleshoot hardware, software, and system failures.
Basic scripting, preferably Python, and ability to read/debug scripts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Test and System Integration support to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Test troubleshooting and root cause analysis for test hardware, software, and interfaces.
Quality and compliance activities including change controls and CAPAs; document findings.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Computerized Equipment

CAPA

Emerging Technologies

Process Engineering

Safety Oriented

Lean Supply Chain

Test & Validation

Process Control

Project Engineering

STEM Knowledge

Situational Awareness

Technical Research

Technologically Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

SQL

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:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for an Operations Process Engineer (Capital System), in support of the OTTAVA Surgical Robotic Platform. This role is fully onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

Purpose:

The Operations Process Engineer supports manufacturing execution for the OTTAVA Capital System production line. This hands‑on, shop‑floor role serves as the first line of technical support for manufacturing test and system integration activities. The engineer will partner with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and NPI Engineering to maintain production continuity and product quality. The role supports integration of robotic subsystems into completed capital systems, troubleshooting of manufacturing process and test failures, root cause identification, and quality system execution.

You will be responsible for:

Manufacturing Test and System Integration Support
- Responsible for ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations, and escalating issues when appropriate.
- Support manufacturing activities associated with system integration and test.
- Work directly with Manufacturing Associates and cross‑functional engineering partners to identify and resolve technical issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or production continuity.
Test Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
- Investigate manufacturing test failures using structured troubleshooting and problem‑solving methods.
- Troubleshoot test hardware, software, and system interfaces.
- Document findings, define containment actions, and partner with Test, NPI Engineering, and Quality on permanent corrective actions.
- Capture technical knowledge and recurring failure modes to improve troubleshooting consistency and reduce production downtime.
Quality and Compliance
- Support change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, and related quality system activities.
- Participate in nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessments, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure assigned manufacturing and documentation activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and applicable quality requirements.

Qualifications

Required skills & experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
0‑4 years of relevant engineering experience. Internship, co‑op, academic project, research, or laboratory experience may be considered.
Hands‑on experience with engineering testing, system integration, scripting, or technical troubleshooting through academic or professional work.
Ability to interpret test results and systematically troubleshoot hardware, software, and system‑level failures.
Basic scripting experience, preferably with Python, and the ability to read and debug scripts.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Quality, NPI Engineering, and R&D partners.
Ability to work 100% onsite

Preferred skills & experience:

Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, automated test systems, data acquisition tools, SQL, or manufacturing data analysis.
Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems, robotic systems, complex capital equipment, or integrated hardware/software products.
Exposure to a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, or automotive.
Familiarity with change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
A hands‑on, ownership‑oriented approach and the ability to respond with urgency to production issues while maintaining quality and compliance.

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 (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource

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Required Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Project Engineering, Safety‑Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$75,000.00 - $120,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency

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)).
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 Colorado –48 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
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year