Sr. Hardware Test Engineer

6267-Auris Health Inc. Legal Entity

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 109,000 - 154,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Meging benefits and paid time off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Senior Hardware Test Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The role leads development, validation, and deployment of manufacturing test solutions for complex electromechanical, robotic, and medical device systems.

The candidate will define test requirements, drive DFT methodologies, and manage external vendors. Strong systems engineering and cross-functional leadership are essential to ensure scalable,

Qualifications

  • Education in a relevant engineering field is required.
  • Experience in hardware test engineering or automated test equipment development is required.
  • Strong knowledge of DFT, test architecture, and validation methodologies is needed.

Responsibilities

  • Translate PRD/PRDO into manufacturing test requirements.
  • Lead DFT reviews at multiple levels and improve testability.
  • Develop test strategies for EVT, DVT, PVT, and production.
  • Develop and deploy automated test software and equipment.

Skills

Systems engineering
DFT
Test strategy
Python
LabVIEW
Electrical engineering
Software development

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering

Tools

PXI
LabVIEW
Vision systems
MES integration
Test equipment design

Job description

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: Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function: Automation Engineering
Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description: Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Sr. Hardware Test Engineer. This position will be located in Santa Clara, CA. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 atjnj.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. We are seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer with exceptional drive to lead the development, validation, and deployment of manufacturing test solutions for complex electromechanical, robotic, and medical device systems. This role is responsible for defining test requirements, driving Design for Test (DFT) methodologies, developing test strategies, designing automated test equipment, creating software solutions, managing external vendors, validating test systems, and deploying scalable manufacturing test processes. our next-generation surgical robotics platforms.

Why This Role Matters

This role offers the opportunity to shape manufacturing test strategy early in the product lifecycle, preventing costly delays and ensuring our products can scale while meeting the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate combines strong systems engineering, hardware design, software development, and manufacturing expertise with the ability to lead cross-functional programs and influence product architecture to ensure robust, scalable, and cost-effective test solutions.

Key Role Responsibilities

Requirements Development Translate PRD/PRDO and business requirements into manufacturing test, equipment, and process requirements. Decompose system requirements into PCBA, subsystem, software, equipment, and manufacturing test requirements. Maintain requirements traceability and identify testability risks early in product development.

Design for Test (DFT)

Lead DFT reviews at PCBA, subassembly, subsystem, system, and software levels. Define diagnostic strategies, fault isolation methods, and test coverage requirements. Collaborate with design teams to improve testability, manufacturability, and serviceability.

Test Strategy & Process Development

Develop test strategies for EVT, DVT, PVT, validation, and production. Establish test coverage, release criteria, and manufacturing readiness plans. Create test methods, procedures, calibration plans, failure workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Test Equipment Development

Define test equipment specifications and acceptance criteria. Design and develop electrical, mechanical, and software test solutions. Select and implement appropriate hardware and software platforms, including PXI, LabVIEW, Python, PLCs, vision systems, and MES-integrated solutions. Lead equipment development from concept through production release.

Software Development

Develop and maintain automated test software, data acquisition systems, diagnostics, and reporting tools. Integrate test systems with MES, databases, and manufacturing analytics platforms.

Vendor & Project Management

Manage suppliers and system integrators, including SOW development, technical reviews, contract support, and acceptance testing. Lead project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables for outsourced equipment development.

Validation & Deployment

Develop validation plans including MSA, GR&R, correlation studies, FAT, and SAT. Deploy test systems into manufacturing and support pilot builds, product launches, and global factory transfers. Monitor yield, throughput, uptime, and overall test performance to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. Experience 5+ years in hardware test engineering, manufacturing test engineering, or automated test equipment development.

Technical Skills Requirements

Requirements development and systems engineering DFT and test architecture development Automated test equipment design Electrical, mechanical, and software development Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent test software platforms Validation methodologies (MSA, GR&R, FAT, SAT) MES integration, data analysis, and manufacturing process development Vendor and project management.

Other

Undefined Other: May require up to 10% of domestic and/or international travel

The attendance policy required for this role is fully Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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Pay Information

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $109,000.00 to $154,280.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits 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 https://www.jnj.com/.

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