Sr Eng Manu Eng

Job description

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Milpitas, California, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: 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 Johnson & Johnson MedTech: J&J Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing team where you'll create breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals' skills and improves patient outcomes. In this role you will integrate hardware, software, and firmware to deliver the compute, power, networking, and vision system that's an integral part of the OTTAVA™ surgical robotics platform. This is an exciting opportunity to build the future of surgical robotics! 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 We are searching for the best talent for Sr Eng Manu Eng in Milpitas, CA and Santa Clara CA. Purpose: We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer with exceptional drive and urgency to lead new product, process development and industrialization activities for our advanced robotic medical device systems. The candidate should have specialized expertise in surgical robotic structures and instrument drive end mechanisms to lead process design, precision assembly, metrology, and validation for one of the most technically demanding product families in medical robotics. This role owns the complete manufacturing engineering lifecycle for electro-mechanical assemblies for a robotic system responsible for surgical accuracy, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. The ideal candidate combines deep mechanical intuition with rigorous process engineering discipline, regulatory fluency, and hands-on expertise with the precision measurement and assembly equipment required to build and verify surgical-grade robotic mechanisms at scale. This role demands someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes proactive ownership of complex technical challenges, and can rapidly troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues that impact product launches. You’ll be instrumental in bridging design intent and manufacturing reality for next-generation surgical robotics platforms. Why This Role Matters: You’ll be instrumental in bringing next-generation robotic surgical systems from concept to reality, working on mechanisms that require high level of precision and reliability. This role offers the opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy early in the product lifecycle, preventing costly delays and ensuring our products can scale while meeting the highest quality standards. If you’re someone who gets energized by technical challenges, moves with urgency, and takes pride in getting products across the finish line, this is your opportunity. Key Responsibilities: Design and own subassembly processes for the Surgeon Interface (Console) and/ or the OR Surgical Table integrated with single-axis robotic arm structures (Pivots). Develop processes for harmonic drive installation and output torque efficiency testing Design motor and encoder installation processes for brushless DC open and closed design motor assemblies, including shaft coupling alignment, encoder homing, and commutation verification. Develop controlled processes for brake assembly and verification in gravity-compensation and safety-hold joint brake systems, including brake torque testing and release force validation Define assembly and inspection processes for link structures, including shims and seals installation, bonding, and inspection acceptance criteria Define, source and implement precision Equipment, Fixtures and Tools (EFT) for press-fit, bearings and others mechanical interference assemblies Define, source and implement precision alignment and kinematic assembly fixtures Experience with troubleshooting mechanical and electromechanical system issues Lead mechanical DFM (Design for Manufacturing) activities for complex robotic assemblies and subsystems, identifying and resolving manufacturing constraints Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing readiness frameworks for product releases. Drive cross-functional reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless and timely product transitions Create and execute project timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization: Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures for precision robotic mechanisms Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills-of-materials, and Quality System requirements Apply lean manufacturing principles in production processes to reduce/eliminate waste and increase productivity Lead and actively participate in process/product continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes Monitor, coach, and mentor junior engineers and technicians on manufacturing best practices Electromechanical Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Provide extensive electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities and instrumental expertise to rapidly resolve build issues Lead root cause analysis, diving deep into technical details until problems are fully understood Demonstrate proficiency in CAD design, rapid prototyping, tool/fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing Collect data and analyze process performance and capabilities to increase operational excellence Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Leadership Establish strong working relationships with R&D, Development Engineering, Operation Process Engin