Sr. Robotics and Controls Engineer

6267-Auris Health Inc. Legal Entity; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Robotics in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer to develop and test robotic control algorithms for complex electromechanical surgical systems. You will work across a connected digital ecosystem to advance medical professionals' skills and patient outcomes.

The role requires MSc (or PhD preferred) and 5+ years in robotics, with strong C++, Python, and/or MATLAB skills, and knowledge of safe, regulated development practices.

Qualifications

• MSc in CS/EE/ME or equivalent; PhD a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in robotics or electromechanical systems.
• Strong programming in C++, Python and/or MATLAB.
• Knowledge of serial manipulators, kinematics/dynamics, and controls.
• Experience with data-driven approaches; regulated industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and test robotic and control algorithms for complex electromechanical systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, and clinical engineers to test algorithms.
• Develop C++ software in a real-time, safety-critical environment.
• Participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews.
• Conduct investigations of data from the system.
• Support regulatory filings (FDA 510(k)) in line with Quality guidelines.

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB

Robot control

Kinematics

Control theory

Education

MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

PhD preferred

Job description

Overview

Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer with Johnson & Johnson Robotics (Santa Clara, CA). Join a team developing algorithms and production-level software for complex electromechanical surgical systems. Work across a connected digital ecosystem to advance medical professionals' skills and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and test robotic and control algorithms for complex electromechanical systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, and clinical engineers to implement and test algorithms.
• Develop C++ software in a real-time, safety-critical environment.
• Participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews.
• Conduct detailed investigations of data collected from the system.
• Support regulatory filings (e.g., FDA 510(k)) in accordance with Quality guidelines.

Qualifications

• MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent; PhD a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in robotics or complex electromechanical systems.
• Strong programming experience in C++, Python and/or MATLAB.
• Solid understanding of serial manipulator design, kinematics & dynamics, and controls.
• Foundations in classical control, safety-critical control, and controller tuning.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to travel up to 5% (domestic/international).
• Experience applying data-driven and scientific approaches to engineering problems; regulated industry experience preferred.

Other

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States. We are part of the Johnson & Johnson family, with multiple med-tech platforms and a focus on innovative medicine and digital solutions.