Director, Reliability Engineering

Director of Reliability Engineering

The Robotics and Digital solutions (RAD) group, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Director of Reliability Engineering for the Robotics and Digital R&D Team. This position is located in Santa Clara, CA.

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are building the future of robotic surgery and healthcare through innovation and technical excellence. Our goal is to develop advanced robotic platforms that are precise, reliable, and accessible. Our team focuses on creating solutions that empower surgeons and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Within RAD R&D we are a team of clinical, electrical, firmware, mechanical, mechatronics, robotic controls, systems and software engineers who are passionate about improving patient care. The team includes a wide range of experience levels from junior engineers to industry experts. We follow an iterative, collaborative approach to product development, working across clinical, instrument, accessories, and system teams. We prioritize autonomy, foster a culture of learning, and value diversity of thought and background. Our environment is inclusive, supportive, and driven by a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare.

As a leader in our team, you will join us in our journey to design and deliver some of the most advanced medical robotic systems in the world. You will work closely with multi-functional teams to influence technical strategies, guide the development process, and deliver tangible results. This role offers significant leadership responsibility, growth opportunities, and the chance to have a significant impact on global healthcare.

Performance Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Lead a focused team of reliability, electrical, and mechanical engineers responsible for the testing, characterization, and design improvements of robotic hardware systems.
• Define and execute a multi-year hardware reliability strategy aligned to product roadmap, clinical requirements, and commercial goals.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing reliability, test, and failure-analysis teams.
• Drive day-to-day execution of robotic hardware reliability projects for the Ottava program, balancing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Define system-level reliability targets and verification/validation plans that reflect clinical usage and OR workflows.
• Ensure hardware testing and development meets regulatory and quality standards, maintaining accurate and compliant documentation throughout.
• Contribute to innovation efforts by supporting prototyping new concepts, investigating emerging technologies, and implementing design improvements.

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering fields.
• 10+ years of R&D experience in designing and developing complex hardware for electro-mechanical systems, with at least 5+ years focused on hardware reliability.
• Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams through concept, design, build, and verification phases.
• Solid understanding of medical device regulations (e.g., IEC60601, IEC61010, 21CFR820, ISO13485).
• Skilled collaborator who can work effectively with peers in software, systems, manufacturing, and quality.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills, with a track record of developing engineers and fostering teamwork.
• Experience with robotic hardware design and integration.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $172,000.00 to $297,850.00. 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

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 . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills: Electromechanical Systems, Hardware Deployments, Hardware Design, R&D Engineering, Reliability Engineering

Preferred Skills: Consistency, Creating Purpose, Developing Others, Green Manufacturing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, People Performance Management, Process Control, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Reliability, Quality Processes, Representing, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA)