Orthopedics R&D Engineer – Implants & Instrumentation

Johnson & Johnson Co.; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Research & Development Engineer to join the Orthopaedics team in a hybrid role based in West Chester, PA. You will lead design and development of implants and instrumentation, guiding projects through the product life cycle and interfacing with customers, healthcare professionals and marketing.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, 2–6 years of medical device experience, CAD proficiency (Pro/E/Creo/SolidWorks), GD&T knowledge, and strong

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• 2–6 years in design and development of medical devices.
• Experience with CAD software (Pro-E/Creo/SolidWorks).
• Familiarity with GD&T and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in operating room environment.
• Proven track record delivering products on time.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead design and development projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, manufacturing, quality, etc.).
• Engage Health Care Professionals to define user needs.
• Apply CAD methods, prototyping, and tolerance studies.
• Develop design verification/validation plans and protocols.
• Support regulatory submissions and post-market activities.
• Ensure manufacturability and design for assembly.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

CAD experience

GD&T

Medical devices

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Pro/E

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Research & Development Engineer to join the Orthopaedics team in a hybrid role based in West Chester, PA. You will lead design and development of implants and instrumentation, guiding projects through the product life cycle and interfacing with customers, healthcare professionals and marketing.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, 2–6 years of medical device experience, CAD proficiency (Pro/E/Creo/SolidWorks), GD&T knowledge, and strong