Senior Engineer, Digital Transformation – MedTech R&D

Johnson & Johnson•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineer, Digital Transformation enables the continuous evolution of the MedTech R&D product lifecycle and digital thread through the development of sector wide processes and digital platforms including PLM, ALM, CAD, Digital Adoption, and Design Engagement. These processes and platforms form the foundational infrastructure for MedTech R&D, with adaptive, data‑driven, and increasingly autonomous digital capabilities layered on top. The engineer partners across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to deliver processes and scalable digital capabilities that improve speed, quality, and user experience while supporting both operational stability and future innovation. While specific tools and technologies may evolve over time, accountability for value delivery, platform stewardship, and continuous improvement remains constant.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
At least 8-12+ years of relevant experience required
Understanding of product development, NPI, and lifecycle R&D processes required
Experience with enterprise digital platforms, R&D systems, or regulated environments required
Ability to collaborate effectively across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT
Strong learning, systems thinking, and problem-solving mindset
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree strongly preferred
Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field highly desired
Experience with PLM, ALM, CAD, and/or digital thread concepts strongly preferred
Exposure to automation, data, or intelligent digital capabilities highly desired
Experience working in global or multi‑business environments preferred
Ability to design scalable, future‑ready digital solutions
Influence standards, architectures, and best practices across multiple business units
Comfort operating in ambiguity and evaluating emerging technologies
Coaching
Critical Thinking
Customer Alignment
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Industry Analysis
Innovation
Product Development Lifecycle
Product Improvements
Product Management
Product Portfolio Management
Product Strategies
Report Writing
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Software Development Management
Technical Credibility
Technologically Savvy

Responsibilities

Provides technical and functional leadership across multiple platforms or capability areas
designs scalable, future ready solutions aligned to the digital thread and sector ecosystem
leads ambiguous or exploratory initiatives involving emerging technologies
influences standards, architectures, or practices used across multiple business units
serves as a trusted technical advisor to Managers and Senior Managers
Design, configure, enhance, and operate digital capabilities across R&D systems
Enable the digital thread across front‑end R&D, product development/NPI, and lifecycle R&D
Support business onboarding, migrations, and adoption of enterprise R&D digital platforms
Contribute to documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing
Identify and support opportunities for automation and adaptive, data‑driven digital capabilities
Participate in pilots, continuous improvement initiatives, and emerging technology exploration

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
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