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Job Function: R&D Product Development
Job Sub Function: R&D Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering
Job Category:Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Job Description:Johnson & Johnson, Robotics and Digital Solutions (RAD) group is recruiting for a
Senior Electrical Engineer, with a focus in High Speed Digital, Computing and A/V Electronics, located in Santa Clara, CA.
What We Do: At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are building the future of robotic surgery and healthcare through innovation and technical excellence. Our goal is to develop advanced robotic platforms that are precise, reliable, and accessible. Our team focuses on creating solutions that empower surgeons and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
Who We Are: Within RAD R&D we are a team of clinical, electrical, firmware, mechanical, mechatronics, robotic controls, systems and software engineers who are passionate about improving patient care. The team includes a wide range of experience levels from junior engineers to industry experts. We follow an iterative, collaborative approach to product development, working across clinical, instrument, accessories, and system teams. We prioritize autonomy, foster a culture of learning, and value diversity of thought and background. Our environment is inclusive, supportive, and driven by a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare.
You: As a
Senior Electrical Engineer, you will bring the expertise, technical depth, and passion needed to architect, design, integrate, and validate complex embedded digital systems using both commercial off-the-shelf and semi-custom components. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will develop robust and reliable system architectures, leveraging modeling, simulation, analysis, and testing to optimize electrical functionality and performance. You will create and maintain technical documentation, including design reviews, test reports, and theory-of-operation documents, while performing component-, board-, and subsystem-level testing to verify compliance with system requirements. This includes conducting EMI/EMC, ESD, and thermal evaluations, as well as developing custom test fixtures when needed. In addition, you will actively participate in design reviews and cross-functional Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (xFMEA) activities, identifying risks, driving root-cause investigations, and implementing solutions that enhance product quality, reliability, and overall system performance throughout the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:- Architect, integrate and test an embedded Acoustic and Video system using off-the-shelf and semi-custom components.
- Architect, develop, design, and test printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) of varying complexity.
- Own full lifecycle designs of PCBAs including design, technical reviews, prototyping, detailed test, design and release documentation.
- Work closely with multi-functional teammates to develop robust and reliable architectures with electrical functionality driven by simulation, analysis, test.
- Deliver documentation such as, technical reviews, test results, and theory of operations.
- Perform component, board, and subsystem level testing to ensure conformance to requirements. Testing may include EMI and ESD analysis, development of test fixturing, and thermal analysis, in addition to other specialties for specific projects.
- Participate in design reviews and xFMEA analysis across the broader team.
QualificationsRequired Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
- Experience using Altium Designer or similar eCAD tools to develop and maintain PCB schematics.
- Experience contributing to the design, development, and validation of digital electrical systems across various stages of the product development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams on board-level and system-level architecture and development efforts.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience:- Experience designing and developing electronic systems in the medical device industry or other highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity working with embedded communication protocols and industrial networking technologies (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, I2C, SPI, or related technologies).
- Strong understanding of Linux and real-time operating systems, such as Ubuntu and QNX, and their application within embedded and distributed systems.
- Design for electromagnetic compatibility and immunity, electrically fast transients, electrostatic discharge, etc.
- Experience in system level computer design.
- Understanding of AV cards, processors and machine learning algorithms.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $125,000.00 to $201,250.00
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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
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
- 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.
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, external applicants please contact us via . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:Audio Video Systems, Communication Protocols, Electrical System Architecture, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)
Preferred Skills:Agility Jumps, Circuit Designs, Critical Thinking, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Execution Focus, Lean Supply Chain Management, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Management, Problem Solving, Product Installation, Program Management, Project Reporting, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy, Testing
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$125,000.00 - $201,250.00
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