Training Specialist, Production

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Santa Clara, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking a Training Specialist, Production/Surgical Robotics –OTTAVA, for our Santa Clara, Location. 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/. About MedTech Surgery: Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent training certification required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing training, instructional design, or related roles; medical device, robotics, or healthcare manufacturing strongly preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and familiar with ComplianceWire, ETQ, and Agile PLM.
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training documentation processes.
Problem solving mindset with a focus on quality and safety.
Detail oriented, analytical, proactive, and able to work effectively within diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline is a plus.
Experience with Articulate Storyline preferred.
Strong understanding of manufacturing environments, safety, quality systems, and compliance standards (ISO, OSHA).
Experience in electronics manufacturing, high-tech assembly, or MedTech environments.
Certifications such as OSHA 30, Six Sigma, TWI (Training Within Industry), CPTD/ATD (Certified Professional in Talent Development).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in leading learning and development teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver technical and soft skills training for manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and assembly (including hands-on sessions and classroom content).
Execute and coordinate training plans for assigned production areas aligned with business goals.
Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding.
Evaluate employee competency against procedures and standards, identify skill gaps, and recommend appropriate training.
Maintain accurate training records and matrices in systems such as ComplianceWire, ETQ, and Agile PLM.
Partner with people leaders and production management to evaluate training effectiveness and measure improvement.
Implement systems for tracking training completion, skill progression, and certification renewals using the LMS.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize training effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Conduct periodic evaluations of training programs through audits, feedback, and performance metrics.
Ensure training and work practices comply with applicable quality management, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards (for example, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001).
Promote safe work practices in all training activities.
Attend production meetings for assigned areas as needed and work on flexible schedules to meet training and delivery requirements.
Develop and update training materials, job aids, SOPs, and supporting documentation to improve assembly line performance and standardization.
Evaluate staff competency on specialized machinery and equipment; provide or arrange qualification/certification training as required.
Provide coaching and support to frontline leaders to strengthen workplace performance and compliance.
Manage external vendors and specialized technical training providers as needed.
Prepare training reports for audits, leadership reviews, and compliance documentation.

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 –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
Opportunity to work on groundbreaking surgical robotics technology.
Long-term career growth within Johnson & Johnson.
Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.