Senior R&D Electro-Mechanical Technician

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior R&D Electro-Mechanical Technician to diagnose, repair, and validate complex electromechanical systems and robotics used in cutting-edge research and development.

You'll collaborate with R&D engineers to upgrade hardware, run tests, and install firmware, while contributing to a fast-paced, innovative team focused on safer, more effective medical technologies. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience solving complex challenges in robotic or advanced electromechanical systems.
• 5+ years of experience supporting, testing, or developing complex electromechanical systems in production, manufacturing, R&D, or laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success contributing to innovative R&D programs and cross-functional product development teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and values partnership, innovation, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues across a diverse fleet of R&D robotic and electromechanical systems to support ongoing development activities.
• Perform hands-on testing and validation of complex electro-mechanical systems, ensuring reliability, functionality, and performance.
• Execute software testing, system updates, and firmware installations within Ubuntu/Linux environments.
• Partner closely with R&D engineers to support hardware upgrades, prototype builds, and development system enhancements.
• Build strong working relationships across engineering and technician teams through clear communication, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Skills

Robotics

Electromechanical systems

Testing

Troubleshooting

Tools

Ubuntu Linux

Job description

Company Overview

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 Operations

Job Sub Function

Laboratory Operations

Job Category

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Senior R&D Electro-Mechanical Technician for its Santa Clara, CA location. At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are committed to addressing the world’s foremost healthcare challenges through innovation at the intersection of biology and technology. Applying expertise in surgery, orthopedics, vision, and interventional solutions, our teams design advanced healthcare solutions tailored to be smarter, less invasive, and more personalized. Recently, the MedTech Surgery organization was established to unite our leading surgical portfolio with the Robotics & Digital Solutions portfolio. Driven by ongoing innovation, we are developing next-generation treatments that are both advanced and minimally invasive. If you are dedicated to expanding the potential of MedTech surgery and wish to contribute to transformative surgical technologies, consider joining our MedTech Surgery team. Your efforts will help deliver technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals globally, effectively treating prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues across a diverse fleet of R&D robotic and electromechanical systems to support ongoing development activities.
• Perform hands-on testing and validation of complex electro-mechanical systems, ensuring reliability, functionality, and performance.
• Execute software testing, system updates, and firmware installations within Ubuntu/Linux environments.
• Partner closely with R&D engineers to support hardware upgrades, prototype builds, and development system enhancements.
• Build strong working relationships across engineering and technician teams through clear communication, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience solving complex challenges in robotic or advanced electromechanical systems.
• 5+ years of experience supporting, testing, or developing complex electromechanical systems in production, manufacturing, R&D, or laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success contributing to innovative R&D programs and cross-functional product development teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and values partnership, innovation, and continuous learning.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience

• Previous experience working in industrial robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other highly regulated electromechanical industries.
• Surgical robotics experience.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $69,000.00 to $111,090.00

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 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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

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

Electromechanical Devices, Testing, Troubleshooting Hardware

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Communication, Data Management and Informatics, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations, Inventory Control, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Safety, Mental Agility, Molecular Diagnostics, Preclinical Research, Problem Solving, Quality Standards, Research and Development, Technical Credibility, Toxicology, Use of Laboratory Equipment

The anticipated base pay range for this position is

$69,000.00 - $111,090.00