Robotics Manufacturing Engineer for Next-Gen Surgical Systems

Johnson & Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction for advanced robotic medical device systems in Santa Clara, CA. You will bridge design intent and manufacturing reality, ensuring high precision and reliability across mechanisms with potential for scalable production.

The role emphasizes fast-paced problem solving, ownership, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Production to launch next-generation surgical robotics platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronic or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong background in process documentation for manufacturing.
• Extensive troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation domains.
• CAD proficiency for rapid prototyping and DFMA analysis.
• Deep knowledge of precision assembly and sourcing tools, gauges and fixtures.
• Preferred: experience with surgical robotics or high-precision devices.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with MES systems and PLM tools in regulated industries.
• Proactive ownership to identify and solve problems before escalation.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures.
• Develop and maintain design control records, configurations, procedures, and lot history.
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production.
• Drive continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes.
• Provide electromechanical troubleshooting to resolve build issues quickly.
• Lead root-cause analysis and deep-dive investigations.
• Demonstrate CAD proficiency and rapid prototyping capabilities.
• Drive process characterization, validation, and test methods.
• Support Quality to address non-conformances before production impact.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Electromechanical systems

CAD design

Documentation

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Surgical robotics (preferred)

MES & PLM experience

Education

Bachelor’s in mechatronic/mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

MES systems

PLM tools

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction for advanced robotic medical device systems in Santa Clara, CA. You will bridge design intent and manufacturing reality, ensuring high precision and reliability across mechanisms with potential for scalable production.

The role emphasizes fast-paced problem solving, ownership, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Production to launch next-generation surgical robotics platforms.