Assistant Design Engineer, R&D - MedTech

Johnson & Johnson•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an Assistant Design Engineer in R&D within the MedTech sector at Johnson & Johnson. The position is located in Cincinnati and operates on a Flex/Hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week on-site. The primary purpose of this role is to design and develop sophisticated robotic instruments that offer significant clinical value. The Assistant Design Engineer will be an integral part of a product development team, collaborating with other design engineers, manufacturing engineers, designers, and cross-functional partners on various assignments. The role involves designing and iterating product concepts through prototyping, laboratory testing, and computer simulations, supporting the development of design requirements, and translating user needs into design solutions. Additionally, the engineer will develop test methods, design and build testing fixtures and systems, generate and analyze engineering data to meet specifications, and manage the commercialization of new products through the design control process, ensuring good documentation practices from feasibility to verification and validation through launch. Participation in design reviews, test method reviews, and requirement/specification reviews is also a key responsibility, along with effectively communicating technical information both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electro mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or related science/engineering field is required.
Entry level position (college graduates/no prior industry experience required)
Basic mechanical design and analysis skills, including a solid understanding of mechanism design and machine elements are required.
Experience developing and using 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred), free-body diagrams, and strength of materials is required.
Able to apply basic tolerance analysis, stress-strain analysis, FEA, simulated use testing, and basic statistical analysis are required.
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 an engineering team
Up to 15% domestic/international travel may be required, including overnight stays
Able to provide positive and constructive feedback to teammates on product concepts and designs
Organized with creative 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

Nice To Haves

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
Data analysis experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages

Responsibilities

Design and iterate product concepts quickly and effectively via prototype builds, laboratory testing, and/or computer simulations
Support development of design requirements and their translation into design concepts and solutions, based on user needs and product function
Develop test methods, design/build fixtures and systems for testing
Generate/process/analyze advanced engineering data to meet design spec’s
Commercialize new products via the design control process, applying good documentation practices, spanning from feasibility to V&V through launch
Participate in detailed reviews of designs, test methods, requirements, spec’s, etc. and effectively communicate technical information in written/verbal forms

Benefits

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year (varies by state)
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
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year