Associate R&D Mechatronic Engineer

Associate R&D Mechatronic Engineer

Ethicon's Robotics & Digital Solutions business, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is recruiting for an Associate R&D Mechatronic Engineer, located in Cincinnati, OH.

Robotics and Digital Solutions, is part of Johnson & Johnson Med Tech. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions, we're changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers' abilities and improve patients' diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative teams in the Bay Area (Santa Clara) and Cincinnati. You'll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals' skills and improves patient outcomes.

As an Associate R&D Mechatronic Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing test systems for cutting-edge robotic medical devices. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to create common test platforms, analyze performance data, and ensure our devices meet rigorous standards for safety and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop software and hardware systems and test methods to evaluate the performance of robotic instruments.
• Support the design of product concepts quickly and effectively via prototype builds, laboratory testing, and/or computer simulations.
• Generate, process, analyze advanced engineering data to meet design requirements.
• Participate in detailed reviews of designs, test methods, requirements, and effectively communicate technical information in written/verbal forms.
• Collaborate with other hardware and software engineers to align and set functional best practices for test method development.
• Support effective test execution management, data collection and reporting through coordination and collaboration with existing resources.
• All responsibilities listed may not be assigned and other responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related science/engineering field.
• 1 year minimum of product development/ design experience.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Able to assist with engineering investigations, problem solving, root cause, prototype rework, and component modification.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and teaming skills with ability to present technical information to engineering team.
• Data analysis experience.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required, including overnight stays.
• Ability to work in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience:

• Experience using or developing with ROS2, databases (Postgres or MySQL), and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with version control and code management tools (git, bitbucket).
• Vision inspection and processing using Cognex or OpenCV.
• Basic mechanical design and analysis skills, including an understanding of mechanism design and machine elements.
• Able to provide positive and constructive feedback to teammates on product concepts and designs.
• Organized with creative with analytical and problem-solving skills; Able to work independently under general supervision.
• Able to set and prioritize goals with general guidance from management.
• Experience working on a project team with demonstration of encouraging and inclusive behaviors.
• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, stamping, etc.), DFM/A, and Design to Cost.
• Working knowledge of design controls, design plans, and verification/validation, preferably as they apply within a regulated industry.
• Systems-based design experience, including integration of cross-disciplinary technologies (e.g., mechanical, electrical, controls, software).
• Experience in the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices with an understanding of their application in surgical procedures.
• Experience in the verification of medical devices according to regulatory standards, including FDA requirements.

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

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
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $76,000.00 to $121,900.00