Sr. NPI Software Engineer/Surgical Robotics-Ottava Pre-Identified Candidate

Johnson & Johnson•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking a Sr. New Product Introduction Software Engineer for its OTTAVA surgical robotics program in Santa Clara, California. The role leads the design, development, qualification, and implementation of manufacturing test solutions for electro-mechanical components and subassemblies within a medical robotics platform. It drives test strategy for assigned subsystems and supports robust, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing test processes that promote product quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The engineer works cross-functionally with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier teams to develop automated test systems, fixtures, software applications, and validation methods. The position provides technical leadership, mentoring, and execution oversight throughout the product lifecycle, including qualification, validation, test method validation, documentation, and tracking of activities. The role is fully onsite and may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel. The posting notes that a pre-identified candidate is available, but additional qualified candidates will be considered.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related engineering field.
Experience with instrumentation automation.
Experience using scripting languages or tools such as Python, Shell, SQL, Batch, Bash, or Linux commands.
Proficiency in software engineering tools.
Ability to produce high-quality documentation that is clearly understandable to internal and external personnel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with test equipment and test fixture design.
An advanced degree.
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems such as Oracle Agile.
Experience in the medical device industry.
Intermediate understanding of electrical systems and power electronics.

Responsibilities

Lead testing activities for an assigned subsystem and coordinate broader activities as part of the overall strategic vision.
Work with Manufacturing and Design teams to design, develop, document, and qualify manufacturing test processes for electro-mechanical components and subassemblies.
Develop test algorithms, test scripts, data acquisition systems, and measurement systems, with an emphasis on repeatability and reproducibility.
Write well-designed, testable code and automate test processes using in-house test software and scripts.
Develop, document, and release electro-mechanical manufacturing test fixtures using custom and off-the-shelf hardware and software.
Perform failure analysis on electromechanical equipment.
Release engineering documentation and bills of materials.
Contribute to test development, coverage, execution, and documentation of results.
Drive qualification, validation, and Test Method Validation activities.
Mentor other engineers to promote learning and accelerate project milestones.
Provide detailed status updates and tracking of activities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Pension and 401(k) savings plans.
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington.
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, or foster care of a child.
Condolence leave: 30 days for an immediate family member and 5 days for an extended family member.
Caregiver leave: 10 days.
Volunteer leave: 4 days.
Military spouse time-off: 80 hours.