Sr. IT Make Engineer - Circulatory Restoration

6947-SHOCKWAVE MEDICAL INC. Legal Entity; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Make Engineer – Circulatory Restoration to join our team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on leading IT/OT/MES integration, securing plant systems, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance and Vendors to resolve issues, implement changes, and advance manufacturing technology. The position emphasizes lean initiatives and cross-functional teamwork in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, electronics, automation or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing IT environment, including 2 years supporting IT/OT/MES applications.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IT/OT integrated architectures on the shop floor.
• Ensure secure connectivity between PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES and corporate IT platforms.
• Define and manage network zones and conduits in alignment with ISA/IEC-62443.
• Lead OT cybersecurity practices including system hardening, patching, and vulnerability management.
• Provide L3 support on IT/OT/MES issues and coordinate with engineering, production, maintenance, and vendors.
• Document incidents, changes, configurations, diagrams, and standard work procedures.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, Automation or related field

Tools

TCP/IP

Firewalls

Routing

Switching

VLANs

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

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 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 Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Process Improvement Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Sr. Make Engineer – Circulatory Restoration to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

About Cardiovascular Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Position Overview

The Senior IT Make Engineer, with an OT/IT/MES focus, will lead the integration, support, and continuous improvement of technologies connecting corporate Information Technology (IT) with Operational Technology (OT) systems, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role promotes reliable operations, industrial cybersecurity, and secure, scalable solutions critical for critical manufacturing environments.

Essential Job Functions

• OT/IT Integration Design, implement, and maintain integrated IT/OT architectures.
• Ensure secure connectivity between industrial systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Historians) and corporate IT platforms.
• Define and manage network zones and conduits in alignment with ISA/IEC-62443.

Industrial Cybersecurity

• Apply OT cybersecurity practices, including system hardening, access control, patching, and vulnerability management.
• Manage industrial firewalls, DMZs, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and application whitelisting for plant systems.
• Support security incident responses for OT infrastructure.

Support and Operations

• Serve as the primary shop-floor contact for IT/OT/MES issues and provide advance L3 support.
• Manager supports tickets and communication status, risks, and priorities to management.
• Document incidents, changes, configurations, technical diagrams, standard work, procedures, and process flows.
• Train end users and support user assessments as needed.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, production, maintenance, and vendors.
• Monitor shop-floor data quality and report key performance indicators.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement teams and vendors to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.

Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Lead plant technology modernization and lean initiatives, including deliverables, timelines, and resources with IT/OT initiatives.
• Evaluate technologies, conduct proof-of-concept tests, and present technical recommendations.
• Create and manage change requests for the Santa Clara, Minnesota and Costa Rica sites.
• Test and release configuration changes, system updates, and new functionality.
• Support new product development and productivity projects through implementation planning and structured problem solving.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and MES advancements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer, or Software Engineering, Electronics, Automation or related field. At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing IT environment, including 2 years supporting IT/OT/MES applications. Knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, switching, VLANs, VMware, Hyper-V. Experience with industrial platforms such as PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, Historian, and MES. Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.

Desired

• Previous experience working in a SCRUM or Agile environment is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across functions.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methods and FDA-regulated environments is preferred.

Additional Information

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)). 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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 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. Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Salary

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $91,000.00 - $147,200.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency

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 at https://www.jnj.com/.