Principal Algorithms Engineer - MedTech Surgery

Overview

Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company focused on innovative medicine and Med Tech. This role is in the Energy & Endomechanical Platform within the Front End Innovation organization, based in Cincinnati, OH. This is a hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 days remote, unless on-site is required).

Job Function: R&D Product Development
Job Sub Function: R&D Mechanical Engineering
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

We are developing next-generation surgical technologies to enable smarter, less invasive, and more personalized treatments. The Surgery team delivers surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals worldwide, aiming to improve outcomes for conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Learn more about Johnson & Johnson Med Tech.

The Principal Algorithm Design Engineer is a key technical leader within the Energy & Endomechanical R&D Front End Innovation organization. This role identifies, evaluates, and develops novel computational algorithm solutions that enable next-generation medical devices and improved patient outcomes. The engineer will translate unmet customer needs into technical concepts, lead feasibility assessments, and drive the development of innovative algorithms from early-stage discovery through technical de-risking.

Responsibilities include establishing algorithm development best practices, guiding technical decisions, performing external technology assessments, and mentoring engineers.

All applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Design and develop computational algorithms using hardware to demonstrate technical feasibility
• Translate high-level customer needs into technical options while analyzing trade-offs and business impact
• Lead technical feasibility assessments and technology de-risking strategies that inform innovation, portfolio, and investment decisions
• Lead the organization in algorithm development best practices
• Lead the evaluation of external partners for technical capabilities and ability to provide solutions to solve high-value unmet needs
• Define and influence algorithm, sensing, and computational technology roadmaps
• Build prototypes, products, and systems for testing including setting up and running laboratory experiments
• Design and execute test procedures, analyze test results, and develop written reports
• Generate and present technical material to partners at all levels of the organization
• Document designs and specifications per design control processes
• Lead members of the engineering staff by providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training, while expanding team capabilities and establishing effective engineering practices

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field required; dual degrees or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international)
• Experience translating unmet customer, clinical, and business needs into novel technical concepts and product opportunities
• Ability to define technical feasibility strategies and execute early-stage technology de-risking activities for Front End innovation programs
• Ability to establish technical direction and influence product and technology roadmaps
• Experience leading teams of algorithm engineers in an agile environment
• Proven experience in computational algorithm development, signal processing, time series analysis, and/or applied control theory
• Understanding of physical principles across mechanical, thermal, electrical, and tissue domains
• Programming ability for embedded systems (e.g., Python, C, LabVIEW) and understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
• Proficiency with version control tools (e.g., Bitbucket/Git)
• Experience developing intellectual property through invention disclosures, freedom-to-operate assessments, and patent activities
• Ability to work across internal and external partners with strong collaboration and leadership…