Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Santa Clara, CA

6d • $91,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Santa Clara, California, to lead new product introduction activities for advanced robotic medical device systems. The role bridges design intent and manufacturing requirements for next-generation surgical robotics platforms, helping shape manufacturing strategy early in the product lifecycle and supporting reliable, scalable production that meets high quality standards.

The engineer will design and validate assembly processes and related tooling, develop and maintain manufacturing and quality documentation, and work closely with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure timely product transitions. The role also involves troubleshooting electromechanical systems, conducting root cause analysis, improving processes, and supporting process characterization and validation. The position is fully onsite and requires up to 10% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated progression of responsibility.
• Strong manufacturing engineering background in process documentation.
• Extensive troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation domains.
• CAD proficiency, including rapid prototyping and design for manufacturing analysis.
• Deep knowledge of precision assembly processes and sourcing manufacturing tools, gauges, and fixtures.
• Proven experience developing design control documentation, manufacturing procedures, and quality system records.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams while maintaining individual accountability.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Up to 10% travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with surgical robotics platforms or high-precision medical devices.
• Background in high-mix, low-volume precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience with MES systems and PLM tools in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures to improve product efficiency.
• Develop and maintain design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills of materials, and Quality System documentation.
• Drive cross-functional manufacturing reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to support seamless and timely product transitions.
• Lead and participate in process and product continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems and rapidly resolve manufacturing build issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and investigate technical problems until they are fully understood.
• Use CAD design, rapid prototyping, tool and fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing.
• Drive process characterization, process validation, and Test Method Validation.
• Work with Quality to proactively address and resolve non-conformances before they affect production.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Business accident insurance and group legal insurance.
• Pension and 401(k) savings plan.
• Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
• Vacation, sick time, holiday pay, and floating holidays.
• Work, Personal and Family Time.
• Parental leave, condolence leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time-off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level