Senior Surgical Robotics Product Engineer – NPD Leader

jj; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer for the OTTAVA Surgical Robotics program in Santa Clara. You will drive New Product Development and Introduction, translating cutting‑edge technology into meaningful patient care solutions through collaboration with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.

In this role, you will apply advanced mechanical/electrical engineering knowledge, lead design decisions, and ensure regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of relevant professional experience.
• Engineering experience in mechanical, electro-mechanical, or opto-mechanical components.
• Experience in DFM/A for injection molding, machining, and optical equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Creo) and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of regulated medical device development processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to plan, develop, qualify, and stabilize components and processes for NPD projects.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to implement robust manufacturing solutions using DFM, DFA, and Design‑to‑Cost principles.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up, GD&T and FEA analysis to ensure designs are robust and manufacturable at volume.
• Drive cost‑effective technical solutions through design simplification, material optimization, and process improvements.
• Support formal design reviews by assessing technical feasibility, manufacturability, and cost trade‑offs to inform design decisions early.
• Serve as the liaison between R&D, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and suppliers, ensuring the voice of manufacturing is embedded in product design.
• Support Design Transfer activities to enable a smooth and compliant transition into manufacturing.
• Apply engineering fundamentals, advanced manufacturing techniques, and statistical analysis to solve complex technical problems and establish new methods and standards.
• Lead or support PFMEAs, process characterization, and control strategies in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Oversee engineering builds and pilot runs, performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions.
• Manage project deliverables and track component and design changes to minimize impact to assembly and manufacturing operations.

Skills

4+ years experience

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

GD&T ASME Y14.5

DFM/DFMA

PFMEA

DOE

GR&R

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Regulatory knowledge (21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601)

Job description

Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer for the OTTAVA Surgical Robotics program in Santa Clara. You will drive New Product Development and Introduction, translating cutting‑edge technology into meaningful patient care solutions through collaboration with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.

In this role, you will apply advanced mechanical/electrical engineering knowledge, lead design decisions, and ensure regulatory compliance while