Test Engineer

Johnson & Johnson • Raynham, MA

5d • $76,000 - $121,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Test Engineer will provide an advanced level of expertise and knowledge in the areas of mechanical and biomechanical testing, research of orthopaedic implants and instrumentations, and modeling and simulation. The role requires the engineer to be capable of performing flawless verification tests to support regulatory submissions. The role also needs to analyze and critique designs in prototype development stages to provide a functional and meaningful test of efficacy and safety. The Research Test Engineer needs to stay current with advances in orthopaedic surgery, biomechanics, biomaterials, and modeling and simulation to be able to assess new testing technologies and develop innovative test methods to translate complex biomechanical scenarios into representative mechanical test procedures. Additionally, investigative and research skills are required to support clinical relevance.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other related disciplines
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Medical Device industry
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with servo-hydraulic and electromechanical test equipment or modeling and simulation (Ansys, Abaqus, or similar)
• Experience with data processing and statistical analyses is required
• Experience with technical writing is required
• Good Laboratory Practice
• Good Documentation Practice
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Technical writing skills
• 3D modelling
• Statistical analysis
• Design Excellence/Six Sigma
• Problem analyzing and solving
• Project management
• Ability to effectively work on multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transducers (load cells, LVDT’s, strain gages, etc.) and data acquisition systems is preferred
• Experience with 3D motion tracking systems or 3D optical test/inspection systems is preferred
• Ability to conceptualize and model test fixtures is preferred
• Knowledge of current ASTM/ISO test standards is preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines is preferred
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 accreditation is preferred
• Knowledge of impaction physics and impact testing of surgical instrumentation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform verification tests and simulations to support regulatory submissions.
• Perform investigational tests and simulations to support new product development and quality investigation.
• Conduct research to improve product designs.

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
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level