Senior Electrical Engineer, R&D

Job Summary

We are searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our handheld medical devices business. The role is located in Cincinnati, OH, and follows a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days per week on-site). Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

• Implement and coordinate work required for engineering changes to address electrical hardware and software aspects of capital systems and handheld devices.
• Lead and support field root cause investigation and resolution, including gap analysis, production troubleshooting, and process/product validation.
• Develop strong partnerships with multi‑functional leaders and suppliers to drive alignment, prioritize and complete combined projects.
• Ensure projects are driven in compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO, MDR) and Ethicon policy and procedure requirements.
• Ensure the safety and critical performance of commercial products, per applicable electrical safety standards of medical devices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience in an electrical engineering role in Research & Development (R&D).
• Experience translating high‑level customer needs into technical requirements and analyzing trade‑offs and business impacts.
• Experience with embedded electrical design.
• Strong electrical analysis skills, including an understanding of electrical systems and subsystems and how they interact with the overall system design.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, verification/validation testing, and creating test protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to debug and test electrical systems using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
• Results‑driven with the ability to work across organizational boundaries and demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage risks.
• Experience with in a medical device or other highly regulated industry.
• Experience with family of standards for electrical safety of medical devices (IEC 60601) is preferred.
• Experience designing prototypes, simulation, and quickly testing them is preferred.
• Experience solving technical manufacturing issues is preferred.
• Experience with various programming languages (e.g., LabVIEW, C, C++, Python) is preferred.
• Use of Agile methodology as part of daily activities is preferred.
• This position is based in Cincinnati, OH, and may involve up to 20% travel.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for residents of Colorado, 56 hours for residents of Washington)
• 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 period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $92,000.00 – $.

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)).

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. The company actively seeks qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Jonn takes care of reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For more information, contact the company’s talent acquisition team.