Positions Equipment Engineer - OTTAVA

Johnson Johnson

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

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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

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

Repair & Maintenance Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Milpitas, California, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description

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We are searching for the best talent for Equipment Engineer to join our OTTAVA team.

Key Responsibilities

Own assigned manufacturing and test equipment through specification, selection, design review, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification, release, maintenance, modification, and retirement.
Execute or support URS/FRS, risk assessments, engineering drawings, maintenance strategies, spare-parts plans, calibration requirements, work instructions, change records, and validation protocols/reports.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, robotic, controls, software-interface, and computer-related equipment failures while protecting personnel, product, data integrity, and the validated state.
Monitor equipment Availability and uptime; analyze downtime events, MTBF, MTTR, work-order history, repeat failures, and response effectiveness; implement corrective and preventive actions.
Analyze equipment Performance losses such as slow cycles, micro-stops, jams, intermittent faults, and reduced operating rate; confirm baseline and ideal-cycle assumptions before declaring improvement.
Analyze equipment Quality losses, including equipment-related defects, rework, false failures, measurement-system issues, and calibration drift; partner with Quality and Process Engineering on containment and root cause.
Use structured problem solving such as 5 Whys, fault-tree analysis, fishbone, FMEA, and data trending to eliminate repeat failures and verify effectiveness.
Create accurate CMMS work orders and asset records; use maintenance history to optimize PM tasks, frequencies, spare parts, and equipment readiness.
Coordinate suppliers and technicians, support audits and inspections, and train users on safe and compliant equipment operation.

Skills

Systematic troubleshooting and safe decision-making under production pressure.
Interpretation of schematics, wiring diagrams, CAD drawings, technical specifications, PLC/controls information, and validation protocols.
OEE and reliability analysis using Availability, Performance, Quality, uptime, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, cycle time, first-pass yield, and maintenance data.
CMMS proficiency, technical writing, documentation discipline, and change-control execution.
Clear cross-functional communication with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Validation, EHS, Facilities, IT/OT, technicians, and suppliers.
Ability to balance immediate production recovery with sustainable corrective action and long-term asset strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Controls, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in accordance with company requirements.
Minimum 2+ years of relevant equipment, automation, maintenance, manufacturing, or test engineering experience in medical device, robotics, life sciences, semiconductor, aerospace, or another regulated environment.
Hands-on experience with electromechanical equipment, automated test systems, robotics, controls, instrumentation, pneumatics, sensors, calibration, or custom fixtures.
Working knowledge of GMP, design controls, controlled documentation, change control, deviation/nonconformance processes, and equipment qualification concepts.
Experience using equipment data, downtime history, yield or first-pass results, and maintenance records to identify OEE losses and improvement opportunities.
Working knowledge of OEE components: Availability, Performance, and Quality, including the operational data needed to calculate and interpret each factor.

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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