Principal NPI Engineer- Systems

Johnson & Johnson • Cherry Hill, NJ

7h

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. We are searching for the best talent for Principal NPI Engineer - Systems. 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 Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems) or equivalent.
• Experience: Typically 10–12+ years in NPI, manufacturing, or system engineering, with experience in technical leadership roles.
• Domain Knowledge: Expertise in specialized fields like electronics, medical devices, or automation.
• Tools: Proficiency with CAD software, PLM systems, data analysis tools (Minitab, MATLAB), and modeling.
• Leadership: Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority and manage, mentor, or lead teams.
• Willingness to travel within US and International 10-15% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SAP a plus

Responsibilities

• Process Development & Validation : Design, implement, and validate manufacturing processes and equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new products.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate with R&D to influence design, ensuring product requirements are compatible with manufacturing capabilities.
• System Integration: Oversee the integration of components (mechanical, electrical, or software) into functional systems.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical expert for NPI projects, providing guidance, mentoring junior engineers, and leading root cause analysis for production issues.
• Documentation & Compliance: Create and review manufacturing instructions, Bills of Materials (BOM), and engineering changes (ECN) to comply with regulatory standards.
• Supplier & Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with Quality, Regulatory, and external vendors to meet production goals.

Benefits

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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