Principal R&D Engineer (Sustaining) - Shockwave at Johnson & Johnson

Santa Clara, California, United States

Johnson & Johnson Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
MedTech, Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Technical leadership skills in development and sustaining of innovative products to treat arterial disease
  • Ability to participate on multiple cross-functional teams managing projects for base business and development
  • Expertise in coronary and peripheral artery space
  • Experience providing mentorship to engineers and assigning tasks to technicians
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing principles
  • Ability to prototype and develop proof of concept designs and test methods based on user needs and requirements
  • Skills in solving challenging and complex technical problems during new product development and for commercial products
  • Capability to analyze, evaluate, source, and coordinate procurement of new materials for prototyping and pilot operations
  • Experience developing protocols/reports and performing product assessment, verification, and validation testing
  • Ability to identify suppliers and maintain relationships for superior components and services
  • Familiarity with enhancing intellectual property via invention disclosures and patent applications
  • Knowledge of company’s Design Control requirements and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA regulations)
  • Understanding of company’s quality system, quality policy, objectives, and Quality Systems
  • Current knowledge of competitive technologies, medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to company’s products

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for projects in coronary and peripheral artery space
  • Provide mentorship to other engineers and assignments to technicians as required
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation such as drawings for equipment, fixtures, components, and assemblies for manufacturing processes
  • Support pilot manufacturing as well as commercial production
  • Support commercial products as subject matter expert on product design, including design changes and regulatory inquiries
  • Prototype and develop proof of concept designs and test methods based on the defined user needs and requirements
  • Represent R&D in cross-functional teams that drive geographical expansion of products
  • Solve challenging and complex technical problems during the new product development process and in support of commercial products
  • Analyze, evaluate, source, and coordinate the procurement of new materials to support prototyping and pilot operation
  • Develop protocols/reports and perform product assessment as well as verification and validation testing
  • Perform process-related design tasks to support pilot manufacturing, utilizing Design for Manufacturing principles and working with assemblers to ensure robust processes
  • Identify suppliers and maintain relationships to ensure the delivery of superior components and services
  • Enhance the intellectual property position of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications
  • Participate as SME or core team member on product development team(s) that manage projects from concept through commercialization
  • Design and develop product(s) in compliance with the company’s Design Control requirements and consistent with applicable regulatory requirements
  • Ensure proper documentation consistent with company’s quality system
  • Know and plan activities consistent with the company’s quality policy and quality objectives
  • Maintain current knowledge of competitive technologies in addition to medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to company’s products
  • Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Quality Systems, and FDA regulations
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

R&D Engineering
Product Development
Process Engineering
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Intravascular Lithotripsy
IVL
Medical Devices
Cardiovascular Devices
Sonic Pressure Waves
Coronary Artery
Peripheral Artery

Johnson & Johnson

Healthcare products in pharmaceuticals and devices.

About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson operates in the healthcare sector with three main areas: pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products. In the pharmaceuticals segment, the company develops prescription drugs for various medical conditions such as cancer and infectious diseases. The medical devices segment provides products used in surgeries and other medical procedures, while the consumer health segment offers over-the-counter products, including baby care and personal health items. Johnson & Johnson generates revenue through direct sales and partnerships, and it invests significantly in research and development to create new products that meet the needs of consumers and healthcare providers. The company stands out from competitors by emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workplace, fostering an environment where employees can share their perspectives. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall health and well-being of individuals globally.

New Brunswick, New JerseyHeadquarters
1886Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

J&J faces a class action lawsuit in Australia over ineffective cold and flu medications.
Former J&J executives joining other firms could lead to increased competition.
Ongoing legal battles, like the lawsuit against Cigna, pose financial liabilities for J&J.

Differentiation

J&J operates in three segments: pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health.
The company invests heavily in R&D for innovative medical solutions and products.
J&J is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workplace culture.

Upsides

J&J's collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital focuses on value-based healthcare models.
The rise of personalized medicine offers J&J opportunities in targeted therapies.
Increased focus on digital health solutions presents expansion opportunities for J&J.

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