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Staff Engineer RD - 2406184814W

Description

DePuy Synthes is looking for a Staff Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovative, and highly visible R&D team, building our presence in sports medicine. The position is based in West Chester, PA or Raynham, MA.

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/.

We in DePuy Synthes are working to create an inclusive environment where a diverse group of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feel that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of sports medicine solutions from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment to project timelines and regulatory requirements.

• Be a critical member of multi-functional teams including surgeons, product managers, quality assurance, regulatory, and manufacturing to translate clinical needs into innovative products.

• Leverage CAD software, prototyping techniques, and feasibility studies to craft and iterate on implant and instrument concepts, considering factors such as biomechanics, material properties, and manufacturability.

• Generate and maintain detailed design documentation, including design history file requirements, specifications, drawings, test protocols, and risk documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

• Design and conduct feasibility verification and validation testing to ensure design concepts meet user needs and design requirements.

• Drive the development of new technologies and processes to improve product performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams during product scale-up and transfer, addressing design-related issues and optimizing manufacturing processes.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and competitive landscape to advise product development strategies and find opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

• 6 years of experience in R&D engineering within the medical device industry. With a focus on sports medicine implants and instruments highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of orthopedic biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology, with a demonstrated ability to apply principles to product design and development required.

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER) and experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards governing medical device development, including FDA QSR and ISO 13485.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Passion for innovation and a desire to make a positive impact on patient care in the field of sports medicine.

• Travel requirements: 5-10% within EMEA & US

This job posting is anticipated to close on 5.15.2024, the company may however extend this time-period.

For U.S. applicants, in accordance with applicable disclosure requirements, the anticipated base pay range for this position is $104,000 to $145,000.

The pay range is the anticipated pay range for the position to which you have applied, and that such factors, including but not limited to, internal equity and experience will be considered for any offer. Additional information can be found through the link below. For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location NA-US-Pennsylvania-West Chester

Other Locations NA-US-Massachusetts-Raynham

Organization DePuy Synthes Products, Inc (6149)

Job Function Biomedical Engineering

Req ID: 2406184814W