R&D Product Support Engineer
About The Position
Robotics & Digital Solutions is part of Ethicon, Inc., a global leader in surgery with products and solutions found in almost every operating room around the world. Ethicon has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including robotics, digital solutions, sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com
Requirements
- Minimum of an Associates degree is required; focused degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional work experience
- Experience with technical work in mechanical, electromechanical, or medical device environments.
- Ability to understand and follow assembly instructions.
- Experience supporting engineering tests and documenting results.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the medical device, biotech, or regulated hardware industry.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, or similar quality regulations.
- Basic experience with data acquisition systems or instrumentation.
- Solid understanding of calibration practices and traceability standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage in-house robotic endoscopy systems for R&D activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical or electromechanical equipment issues used in development and testing.
- Create and maintain documentation for system configuration traceability
- Ensure alignment between released documentation and as-built configurations including software and firmware versioning.
- Support verification activities, including formal testing, dry running, and feasibility.
- Support testing for investigations/root cause analysis.
- Configure test fixtures, sensors, and instrumentation (e.g., load cells, pressure sensors).
- Ensure compliance with laboratory, safety, and medical device regulatory standards during testing activities.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
