Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer – Orthopaedics Robotics

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Boston, MA, is seeking a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer to join our Orthopaedics team. This hybrid role will be based in Boston, MA, combining on-site collaboration with flexible work arrangements.

You will design and develop robotics-enabled medical devices for orthopaedics, lead multi-disciplinary projects, and ensure compliance with design controls and regulatory standards. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to drive innovation in orthopaedics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 4+ years medical device experience or 6+ years in a regulated industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with design controls and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robotics-enabled medical devices for orthopaedics.
• Lead internal and external R&D projects with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure design controls, V&V, and regulatory compliance (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485).
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing for audits and inspections.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and co-ops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

AutoCAD Design

Business Case Modeling

Coaching

Design Thinking

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Process Oriented

Product Reliability

Project Management Methodology (PMM)

Project Support

Quality Control Testing

Research and Development

Resource Allocation

SAP Product Lifecycle Management

Technical Credibility

Technologically Savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, biomedical, electrical, or related) or equivalent technical degree

Tools

Windchill

Polarion

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Boston, MA, is seeking a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer to join our Orthopaedics team. This hybrid role will be based in Boston, MA, combining on-site collaboration with flexible work arrangements.

You will design and develop robotics-enabled medical devices for orthopaedics, lead multi-disciplinary projects, and ensure compliance with design controls and regulatory standards. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to drive innovation in orthopaedics.