Staff Equipment and Systems Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Senior Systems & Equipment Development Engineer, to join our Sterilmed team located in Plymouth, MN. 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 Purpose: We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for an Engineer who will work directly with equipment vendors to develop new processes and enhance existing ones. This role involves close collaboration with our R&D team to create tabletop equipment concepts that focus on simple automation and vision systems. Familiarity with programming languages and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) will be beneficial. As a Technical Life Cycle Management member, you will collaborate with design team members to design intricate mechanisms and lightweight structures. Your responsibilities will include both conceptual and detailed Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings, along with related documentation and design specifications. You will focus on creating innovative designs that align with user needs and product requirements. In the role of Development Engineer, you will contribute to the expansion of capabilities and services within the TLCM department. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, designing, ordering, and qualifying tooling and capital equipment for reprocessing medical devices. This position requires engagement with Operations and R&D teams to define design criteria that optimize quality and improve efficiency. Effective communication is crucial, as you will need to convey ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, to team members who may not have technical backgrounds. Partnering with the Quality team will involve addressing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), non-conformances, and conducting root cause investigations. Collaboration with Sterilmed’s external manufacturers to plan facility changes will also be a key aspect of the role, along with coordinating with construction contractors to ensure the smooth introduction of processes and developed product lines. You will participate in comprehensive engineering initiatives, developing and implementing effective, high-quality processes and design guidelines throughout the division. This includes conducting design reviews, providing feedback for improvements in manufacturability, and seeing opportunities for cost reductions. You will define equipment, materials, and process performance requirements and perform vendor evaluations to ensure they can produce high-quality products in vital quantities at competitive costs. Facilitating experiments and capability studies, you will develop detailed process specifications and design and procure process tools. Evaluating and recommending suitable equipment will be critical for achieving efficient performance and balance in production lines. Furthermore, you will analyze new processes, systems, and equipment with the goal of driving continuous improvement. Proposing process improvements to a diverse audience and editing/publishing process documentation and training materials will be part of your responsibilities. It’s also important to ensure that all new equipment and systems stay in sync with environmental, health, and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, materials, or biosystems engineering or equivalent experience
Proven experience with process scale-up and development
Minimum of six years of related work experience
Must have good technical writing skills for presentations of engineering studies and other investigative initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a R&D design, process development and/or manufacturing engineering role in the medical device industry.
Proficient experience with PLCs, visions systems, optics, and automation
Proficiency with Solidworks or other CAD programs
Proven track record working well and leading in a team environment and learning from others
Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills working within all levels of the organization required

Responsibilities

Implementing and Grow new manufacturing technology
Procure & qualify capital equipment, tooling, and fixtures for manufacturing
Plan future capital investments, develop vendors, and track spend process
Participate with suppliers in design reviews and equipment design planning to maintain and implement design for manufacturing and assembly principles when developing new equipment and tooling
Plans, organizes, and manages projects and staff as appropriate
Stay ahead of emerging manufacturing technology trends and developments and incorporate into design requirements.
Support in the development and execution of Preventative Maintenance program at Plymouth and as required with external manufacturers
Ability to understand and interpret design drawings, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams for troubleshooting existing and new equipment.
Conduct engineering studies and perform statistical analysis.

Benefits

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 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
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits