R&D Technician II - Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare innovation is seeking an R&D Technician II to join their dynamic MedTech team in Santa Clara. In this role, you'll leverage your technical skills to develop innovative products aimed at treating cardiovascular diseases. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, assisting in the prototyping and testing of cutting-edge medical devices. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will significantly impact the future of healthcare. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2+ years of technician experience required.
• Experience with cardiovascular medical devices development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate functional prototypes from design concepts.
• Support product builds through all R&D project phases.
• Perform testing to support design and process validation.

Skills

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Ability to Work Under a Microscope

Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - R&D Technician II - Shockwave Medical (2506233434W)

Description

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a R&D Technician II – Shockwave Medical to join our MedTech team 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.

Shockwave Medical, Inc., recently acquired by Johnson & Johnson, is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease.

Position Overview

The R&D Technician II will use technical skills in the development of innovative products to treat peripheral, coronary, and heart valve diseases. The R&D Technician II will participate on multiple cross-functional development teams that manage projects from concept through commercialization. Perform and support a variety of development and engineering activities, which mainly focus on disposable devices prototyping, fabrication and testing.

Essential Job Functions

1. Generate functional prototype from design concepts and assist the transfer of R&D product build to manufacturing.
2. Support product builds through all R&D project phases, providing feedback on assembly process.
3. Assist other technicians, assemblers and engineers on procedures and product assembly.
4. Assist engineers with product and process development and improvement.
5. Perform testing to support design, process, and equipment validation.
6. Prepare test samples (products/materials/solutions) for routine and qualification testing.
7. Support the build and assembly of prototypes.
8. Identify issues as they arise and assist in troubleshooting of procedures and/or instruments.
9. Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and processes.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma with 2+ years’ technician experience or 3 years’ other relevant hands-on medical device experience.
2. Experience with balloon catheter, hydrophilic coating, or other cardiovascular medical devices development preferred.
3. Ability to perform work under a microscope.
4. Experience with test method execution is a plus.
5. Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
7. Comfortable working in a clean room environment.
8. Ability to communicate effectively.
9. Experience with MS Office.

Additional Information:

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $47,150 to $75,383 annually.
• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.