Robotics Integration Engineer (Sustaining)

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation (120 hours)

Sick time (40 hours)

Holiday pay (13 days)

Personal & family time (40 hours)

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Robotics Integration Engineer (Sustaining) to support OTTAVA surgical robotics subsystems from manufacturing to field deployment. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics controls and software engineers to diagnose failures and implement mitigations, documenting changes to hardware and software for future releases.

The anticipated base pay range is $106,000 to $170,200 with a company-wide bonus program; on-site work is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of industry experience, or MS/PhD with 1+ year.
• Hands-on prototyping, designing, debugging, integrating and validating electromechanical systems with actuators and sensors.
• Experience with mechanical actuators, motors, and electrical sensors.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++ for programming, scripting, and modifying existing code.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship at time of application.
• Ability to work on-site in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep expertise in mechatronics and system-level approach to conduct root cause analysis of robotic subsystem failures.
• Document root cause analysis and mitigations for critical issues.
• Integrate, qualify, calibrate, and document replacements to end-of-life hardware and software components.
• Integrate software/firmware updates and patches.
• Participate in test infrastructure development.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including service, operations, manufacturing, hardware, software.

Skills

Actuators

Motors

Sensors

Python

C++

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS or PhD in related field

Tools

Python

C++

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

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function

R&D Software/Systems Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description

Robotics & Digital Solutions, a part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting a Robotics Integration Engineer (Sustaining), located in Santa Clara, CA.

At J&J Robotics, we're changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers' abilities and improve patients' diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. J&J Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing team where you'll create breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals' skills and improves patient outcomes.

The Robotics Integration Engineer (Sustaining) will focus on lifecycle support of OTTAVA™ surgical robotics subsystems from manufacturing to field deployment, by conducting root cause analysis of failures through systematic investigation of failure mechanisms and collaborating with mechanical, electrical, robotics controls and software engineers to document and develop mitigations to critical issues and prevent issue recurrence in future system releases. This is an outstanding opportunity to craft OTTAVA's capabilities and shape the future of surgical robotics!

Core Job Responsibilities

• Apply deep expertise in mechatronics and system-level approach to conduct root cause analysis of robotic subsystem failures
• Document root cause analysis and mitigations for critical issues
• Integrate, qualify, calibrate, and document replacements to end-of-life (EOL) hardware and software components
• Integrate software/firmware updates and patches
• Participate in test infrastructure development
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including service, operations, manufacturing, hardware, software, etc.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or a related discipline) with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, OR an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a related engineering field with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience (academia or industry) prototyping, designing, debugging, integrating, and validating electromechanical systems with actuators and sensors.
• Experience working with mechanical actuators, motors, and electrical sensors.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++ for programming, scripting, and modifying existing code.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., i.e., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H‑1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this role unless eligible for an alternative long‑term status that does not require company sponsorship.
• Ability and willingness to work on‑site in Santa Clara, California.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience

• Experience analyzing the root cause of issues and decomposing complex engineering issues into solvable problems.

The anticipated base pay range for this position

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $106,000.00 to $170,200.00

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $106,000.00 - $170,200.00

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance‑based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

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
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills

Actuators, Electromechanical Systems, Programming Languages, Sensors

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Process Oriented, Product Design, Requirements Analysis, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Scripting Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Development Management, Software Engineering Practices, Software Testing, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy