Senior Orthopaedics R&D Engineer — Implants & MedTech

Johnson & Johnson Co.; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer for the Orthopaedics team in West Chester, PA. This hybrid role focuses on designing and developing implants and instrumentation, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Healthcare Professionals, marketing, and manufacturing to translate clinical needs into robust medical devices.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• Six+ years in design and development of medical devices or biomechanical systems.
• Strong CAD skills (Pro-E/Creo/SolidWorks) and GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams through product lifecycle.
• Define design parameters and develop implants/instrumentation.
• Perform design verifications/validations and document results.
• Ensure compliance with MDR/FDA design controls and 510(k)/IDE processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage small projects within budget.

Skills

CAD software

Project leadership

Analytical reasoning

Healthcare collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Pro-E/Creo/SolidWorks

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer for the Orthopaedics team in West Chester, PA. This hybrid role focuses on designing and developing implants and instrumentation, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Healthcare Professionals, marketing, and manufacturing to translate clinical needs into robust medical devices.