Senior Mechanical Engineer – Robotics R&D
About The Position
The Robotics and Digital solutions (RAD) group, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Robotics R&D for the Ottava R&D Team. This position is located in Santa Clara, CA. The Ottava R&D team envisions a future for robotic intervention that is targeted, minimally invasive, and personalized. Building upon a deep understanding of patient and physician needs, we are developing a platform for the next evolution of soft-tissue robotic care. We are a team of mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, robotic controls, software, and clinical engineers who are passionate about improving patient care. The team includes a wide range of experience levels from junior engineers to industry experts. We follow an iterative design approach to product development that requires us to collaborate closely across clinical, capital hardware, and instruments & accessories teams. We value autonomy and empower each other to take action while remaining a supportive and closely knit team. We take pride in our culture and are committed to building an environment that is inclusive and promotes diversity of thought through varied experiences and backgrounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 6+ years of industry experience in mechanical product development.
- Proven experience designing complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.
- Strong proficiency with 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
- Experience taking designs from concept through verification and into production.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a hands‑on engineering approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive.
- Familiarity with FDA design controls, ISO 13485, or similar quality systems.
- Experience with motorized mechanisms, sensors, or mechatronic assemblies.
- Hands‑on experience with prototype builds, testing, and debugging.
- Experience supporting early manufacturing and design transfer.
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design efforts from concept generation through detailed design and production release.
- Design precision mechanical assemblies including structural components, mechanisms, and electromechanical interfaces.
- Develop motorized and sensor‑integrated mechanisms in collaboration with electrical and software engineers.
- Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
- Own subsystem‑level design verification and validation activities.
- Plan and execute prototype builds, testing, failure analysis, and design iteration.
- Author and review design documentation in compliance with medical device quality system requirements.
- Participate in technical design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause investigations
- Support manufacturing transfer, supplier engagement, and resolution of production issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to raising overall engineering rigor.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- long-term incentive program.
- Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - up to 40 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
