Associate Engineer 1

Johnson & Johnson•Raynham, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Engineer 1 to join their MedTech team in Raynham, MA. This role will focus on the design and development of new implants and instrumentation, requiring collaboration with surgeons and sales consultants, understanding clinical issues, defining design parameters, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position may involve coordinating prototype production, solving design-related problems, and providing limited technical product support. Johnson & Johnson is undergoing a separation of its Orthopaedics business to form a standalone company, DePuy Synthes, and the successful candidate is anticipated to become an employee of DePuy Synthes post-transaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
0–2 years of relevant engineering experience.
Ability to effectively contribute to cross-functional, multi-disciplinary project teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Working knowledge of basic engineering and scientific principles, with the ability to apply them under guidance.
Familiarity with simple engineering calculations or simulations to support design verification and minimize physical testing.
Experience creating or modifying computer-generated 2D/3D CAD models and engineering drawings in alignment with company standards, including basic familiarity with GD&T and weld specifications.
Understanding of concept generation, technical feasibility, and fundamental design engineering techniques, including familiarity with prototyping methods.
Ability to identify, communicate, and help resolve basic technical problems in a timely manner.
Basic understanding of time management principles and the ability to meet defined goals and commitments.
Ability to document work clearly and accurately, including adherence to good lab notebook practices and protection of confidential information.
Participation in Design FMEAs.
Commitment to ensuring engineering designs are safe, effective, and appropriately verified.
Completed an engineering related internship

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline
Exposure to Design Excellence tools and methodologies (e.g., VOC, QFD, Functional Product Map).
Basic knowledge of materials used in surgical instruments or biomaterials, including ability to articulate selection rationale.
Understanding of mechanical design considerations during surgical use and following implantation of medical devices.
Interest in developing knowledge of company product lines, spinal pathologies, and relevant intellectual property considerations, including patents.

Responsibilities

Apply analytical techniques, including finite element analysis, to support product testing and design verification.
Support hands-on testing activities for design verification and test method development.
Assist with engineering tasks and conduct basic scientific research related to new products, technology concepts, and product development initiatives.
Create, modify, and release CAD models and engineering drawings in accordance with company standards.
Prepare engineering documentation, including technical reports, work instructions, and process or method validation materials.
Perform basic algebraic and geometric calculations and utilize standard engineering data to support design configurations.
Participate in prototype, tool, and fixture testing post-fabrication to verify compliance with specifications.
Support Product Core Team (PCT) objectives by participating in meetings, completing functional assignments, solving problems, and meeting defined milestones to enable timely project commercialization.
Design and develop new products with guidance from senior engineers.
Coordinate prototype builds and support pre-production activities.
Update engineering drawings as required to reflect new manufacturing methods, vendor specifications, or design improvements.
Participate in pre-production and design review meetings for new products.
Support resolution of design-related issues for existing products.
Provide limited technical product support to surgeons and sales teams, as appropriate.
Demonstrate effective task prioritization, workload management, and clear written and verbal communication while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the appropriate management level.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.