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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

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub** **Function:

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a **Principal R&D Engineer (Ophthalmology)** **– Shockwave Medica** l to join our team located in **Santa Clara, CA.**

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/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Principal R&D Engineer (Ophthalmology) will use technical skills in the development of innovative products to treat ophthalmic diseases including presbyopia, glaucoma, and dry eye. Responsible for advanced research and development of products and processes, resources, and project management activities associated with executing the company's goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

+ Enhance intellectual property position of the company via invention disclosures and patent applications.

+ Support a long-term strategy with Technologies Development Team for examining new designs, advanced materials and processing methods for next-generation ophthalmology device concepts.

+ Design and develop product(s) in compliance with the company’s Design Control requirements and consistent with applicable regulatory requirements.

+ Prototype and develop proof of concept designs, disease models and test methods of testing these concepts in a simulated environment and develop new product designs based on the defined user needs.

+ New product testing, including bench testing, animals testing and clinical evaluation, and including protocol and test report documentation.

+ Work with clinical and scientific advisors as well as Key Opinion Leaders in translating clinical needs into design solutions while utilizing these resources to develop and optimize product design.

+ Participate as SME or core team member on product development team(s) that manage projects from concept through the technology development phase.

+ Responsible for ensuring proper documentation consistent with company’s quality system.

+ Develop protocols/reports and perform product in-vitro, in-vivo as well as verification and validation testing.

+ Identify suppliers and maintain relationships to ensure the delivery of superior components and services.

+ Maintain current knowledge of competitive technologies in addition to medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to company’s products.

+ Responsible for component and assembly documentation for new products being developed.

+ Provide regular updates of key milestones and issues to the project team as well as management.

+ Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Quality Systems, and FDA regulations.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

+ BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and 10 years’ engineering experience in medical device development OR a MS and 8 years’ engineering experience in medical device development.

+ Experience developing disposable medical devices and testing

+ Strong understanding of engineering materials, component selection, and design for reliability and manufacturability.

+ Experience in the development of disposable ophthalmology treatment devices is a strong plus.

+ Proven strong knowledge and extensive experience using 3D modeling SolidWorks software.

+ Effective communication skills with all levels of management and organizations.

+ Operate independently and adaptability to changing requirements.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.

+ Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs.

_Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act._

_Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via_ _https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers_ _or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource._

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$141,000 - $227,700

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. 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 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 Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits