Sr Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Simulation

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Santa Clara, CA

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 https://www.jnj.com Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: Robotics Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with other members of the Robotics and Digital Solutions team to analyze complex mechanisms, simulate structural but lightweight assemblies, motor driven actuators, and motion transmissions. This role is responsible for simulation analysis through conceptual and detailed FE analysis, related documentation, and design specifications. Your work will be focused on deriving and simulating innovative designs based on user needs and product requirements! Key team interfaces include electrical engineering, robot controls, system integration, testing, external vendors, and internal manufacturing groups. You will contribute to the development of a complex robotic medical platform. For a self-motivated individual, this is a unique opportunity to jump into the middle of a fast-paced environment passionate about quantitative results and delivery of a platform that exceeds expectations.

Requirements

MSME or similar required with 2 years proven experience building complex simulation models with ANSYS.
Proficiency with various simulation types: static, dynamic, linear and non-linear analysis on assemblies ranging from 3 to 60 parts.
Demonstrated excellence in the simulation of motors, gears, lead-screws, splines, cams, linear guides, belts, bearing & pulleys.
Understanding of how to craft static, quasi-static and explicit dynamic models.
Mechanical analysis experience including statics, dynamics, kinematics, thermal management and stress analysis.
Proven experience understanding manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, casting, injection molding, and 3D printing.
Capable of making drawings following standard methodologies from AMSE Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Experience working with vendors to select, source, quote, and procure off the shelf and custom designed components.
Basic knowledge of working in an ISO and FDA regulated environment.
Consistent track record working well in a team environment, learning from others, as well as mentoring and coaching more junior team members.

Nice To Haves

Background in robotics or medical capital equipment desired.

Responsibilities

Expertise in Finite Element Analysis and knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Proficiency in applying advanced mathematical concepts to analyze and optimize detailed mechanisms, including thermal management aspects.
Build FEA models from scratch, working alongside design engineers across multiple subject areas.
Conduct thermal analysis applying heat transfer concepts to simulation models to assess thermal performance during the design and deveopment phase.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting, process, and engineering assistance in support of a rapid development cycle.
Proven track record of matching structural and thermal simulation results to real world testing.
Strong understanding of vibration analysis, including modal analysis, modal testing, and dynamically induced vibration analysis.
Consistent track record of using simulation to propose solutions to electro-mechanical systems.
Lead teams of designers and engineers to accomplish larger project goals.
Design safe, robust, and reliable solutions utilizing engineering methods with good documentation processes and releasing design documentation through an ECO process.
Excellent documentation practices with the ability to convey data in a meaningful way.
Ability and willingness to work through all phases of product development from conceptualization to production.
Must be capable of working independently and in cross departmental engineering teams.
Be a positive, collaborative team member with a good honest work ethic.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Additional information can be found through the link below.
https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits