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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a R&D Engineer II, located in Irvine, CA.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, and more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Overview

The R&D Engineer II is a seasoned individual contributor responsible for delivering engineering expertise across all stages of the product lifecycle. This role applies advanced engineering principles to support device design, development, verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer of regulated medical devices, with a strong focus on catheter-based technologies. The role partners closely with crossfunctional teams to deliver safe, effective, and compliant products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced mechanical engineering support throughout design, development, verification, validation, and commercialization of medical devices.

• Lead and contribute to device design and development activities, including component and system-level design.

• Support and review Design Verification Testing (DVT) and Verification & Validation (V&V) activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and product requirements.

• Apply proven scientific and engineering methodologies to develop high-quality, innovative products.

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical partners to support design for manufacturability and smooth product transfer.

• Investigate, document, and resolve reported incidents to maintain product quality and reliability.

• Prepare and review technical documentation, reports, test protocols, and design history file content.

• Develop proposals for new R&D initiatives in support of capital expenditure planning.

• Coach and mentor junior engineers in methods, tools, and best practices.

• Demonstrate and apply Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in daily work.

Required & Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience in catheter design and development, including component or system-level ownership.

• Experience supporting products through DVT and V&V phases in a regulated environment.

• Experience working on Class II and/or Class III medical devices.

• Strong background in mechanical design, device development, and/or manufacturing engineering.

• Experience partnering with Manufacturing or Operations teams to ensure robust, scalable designs.

• Working knowledge of design controls, risk management, and regulatory requirements for medical devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering within a medical device R&D environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to cross-functional teams.

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 law.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an inclusive interview process. If you require an accommodation, please contact the Employee Health Support Center or AskGS for assistance.

"If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent's consent for the background check."

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Auto-CAD Design, Coaching, Design Thinking, Execution Focus, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving, Product Reliability, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Quality Control Testing, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Scientific Rigor, Technical Credibility, Technical Writing, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$76,000.00 - $121,900.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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 Colorado -48 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
Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year
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