Engineering Lab Supervisor - Shockwave

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 ;br>
Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for an Engineering Lab Supervisor 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 ;br>
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 Engineering Lab Supervisor is a multifaceted role that is responsible for overseeing all laboratory and machine shop operations, ensuring that engineering experiments, precision, and adherence to safety and quality standards. This role requires strong technical expertise in manufacturing and machining processes, coupled with proven leadership skills to manage personnel, equipment, and workflows. This position plays a critical part in supporting innovation, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and enabling the successful execution of engineering projects across the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervision: Manage daily operations of the engineering laboratory and machine shop, including scheduling, staff oversight, and resource allocation.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all lab and shop activities adhere to safety regulations and protocols; conduct regular safety audits and training.
• Project Management: Collaborate with engineers and researchers to plan, execute, and monitor lab experiments and projects. Lead process development efforts related to raw materials and new technologies.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee maintenance, calibration, and repair of lab and machine shop equipment and instruments.
• Budget Management: Assist in developing and managing the lab budget. Identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Training and Development: Mentor and train lab staff and interns, promoting professional growth and technical skills enhancement.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of experimental data and results.
• Technology and Strategy: Stay current on engineering strategies and trends to ensure the lab and machine shop support evolving business needs efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Experience in product/process development withing a regulated industry, preferably in the Medical Device field.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering lab environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time.
• Ability to execute testing, provide technical support, and collaborate effectively with engineering teams with minimal supervision .
• Strong knowledge of lab and machine shop safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in using laboratory software and technical equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• A team-oriented and customer-focused mindset.
• Strong technical understanding of lab and machine shop tools, equipment, and processes.
• Basic financial acumen to support business case development and execution.

Additional Information:

• The anticipated base pay for this position is $89,000 - $142,600 annually.
• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
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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.

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