Principal Engineer, R&D
About The Position
We are searching for the best talent to join our Vision team as a Principal Engineer, R&D located in Jacksonville, FL. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech. As the Principal Engineer, you will play a key role in leading and managing large equipment technology projects at Johnson & Johnson Vision. Your expertise and leadership will be essential in all stages of the project lifecycle, from planning and implementation to monitoring and completion. You will work closely with diverse teams to create innovative equipment automation solutions that will have a significant impact on eye health.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working in engineering roles
- Proficiency delivering automation solutions, with a minimum of 10 years of experience
- Experience specifying, debugging, commissioning, and qualifying systems with advanced automation, with a minimum of 5 years of experience
- Proficient in statistical analysis to ensure data-driven decision-making
- Demonstrated ability to complete projects with minimal guidance and supervision
- Experience working collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience presenting business cases and project status
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience working in Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries is preferred
- Some experience in machine learning is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Manage Equipment Automation Capital Projects from Business Case Proposal and conception through closure
- Manage project earned value and work completed
- Evaluate and negotiate contract terms with equipment suppliers
- Propose, assess, plan, implement, monitor, and close large equipment technology projects across Johnson & Johnson Vision
- Perform design tasks, including development of requirements, system specifications, qualifications protocol generation, protocol execution, technical instructions, training, and protocol/test execution reports
- Participate in the review, negotiation, and vigilance of support service contracts and vendor commitments
- Generate and complete validation/qualification test plans to ensure sound performance of equipment
- Collaborate with internal teams and assist in the technical development of peers and partners
- Tackle equipment application challenges and provide innovative solutions
- Take an active role in the areas of equipment safety, OEE, equipment technical evolution, and equipment reliability
- Lead equipment commissioning testing activities to ensure successful implementation
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 period10 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))
- Long-term incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
