Senior Principal Surgical Robotics R&D Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Warsaw (IN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Principal Clinical R&D Engineer - Joints Robotics to lead clinical engineering efforts across orthopedic robotics, bridging design, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This hybrid role can be based in Boston, MA or Warsaw, IN, requiring deep collaboration with engineering, clinical, quality, and regulatory teams to deliver safe, effective medical devices throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical, biomedical, electrical, or related).
• 12+ years' experience in medical device R&D, clinical engineering, or related roles supporting product development.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, clinical, quality, and regulatory teams.
• Direct experience in orthopedics, joint replacement, or surgical robotics.
• Knowledge of regulatory pathways (FDA, EU MDR).
• Experience with field actions, complaint investigations, HHAs, and recall processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate Voice of Customer insights into clinical and engineering scope proposals.
• Support regulatory submissions and post‑market reporting.
• Review field actions, product complaints, HHAs, and recall decisions; provide risk assessments.
• Assist with preparation of technical sections for manuscripts and internal technical reports.

Skills

R&D leadership

Regulatory liaison

Clinical collaboration

Cross-functional influencer

Orthopedics exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Principal Clinical R&D Engineer - Joints Robotics to lead clinical engineering efforts across orthopedic robotics, bridging design, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This hybrid role can be based in Boston, MA or Warsaw, IN, requiring deep collaboration with engineering, clinical, quality, and regulatory teams to deliver safe, effective medical devices throughout the product lifecycle.