Engineer, Spine R&D

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raynham, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for the best talent to join our DePuy Synthes Orthopaedics team as an Engineer, Spine R&D based in Raynham, MA. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Our Orthopedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
2-4 years of relevant engineering experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform concept generation, technical feasibility and design engineering techniques.
In depth knowledge of manufacturing processes (i.e. milling, turning, EDM, etc.) and their limitations when designing products.
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.
Ability to effectively contribute to cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary project teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical device manufacturing/design.
Understanding of design controls conforming to ISO 13485 and risk analysis conforming to ISO 14971.
Demonstrated ability to apply DFM and DFI principles and experience working with vendors to implement these principles into designs.
Familiarity with Design Excellence methodologies including DMADV.
Experience with mechanical experimental design including familiarity with test method validation.
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

Design and develop new products with high level direction from senior engineers/technical leads
Assist the project leader or DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) with planning and executing projects or portions of a project working closely with the PCT
Develop parametric CAD models and detailed drawings to support concept development and final designs per drawing/drafting standards
Develop layouts and tolerance studies utilizing GD&T and CAD assisted methods
Development and execution of engineering documentation related to assigned projects, such as technical reports, design verification and validation activities and assist in process validation.
Modify engineering drawings from new manufacturing methods or vendor specifications for design improvements in an effort to optimize designs for manufacturability and reduce COGS
Participate in preproduction meetings for new products.
Solve design related problems of existing products.
Develop clinical acumen for various spinal pathologies and procedures
Hands-on testing of product in development in a cadaveric model
Uses analytical techniques and finite element analysis to assist product testing.
Conducts various hands-on testing for design verification and test method developments.
Provide technical product support for surgeons and salesforce.
Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload, exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and interface effectively with project teams.
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
Performs other duties assigned as needed.
Support regulatory process for global registration efforts

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
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))