Development Engineer

Job Overview

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 Med Tech, 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.

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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:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

J&J Medtech is recruiting for a Staff Equipment Development Engineer in Cincinnati, Ohio to support our handheld medical device business. Our business offers a broad range of products and technologies, including surgical staplers, clip appliers, trocars and sealing devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. Our team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists are in the forefront of technology in the medical device industry.

As a key member of our group, you will be making vital contributions to the New Product Development (NPD) pipeline. You will work with NPD teams, equipment suppliers and manufacturing partners to deliver innovative assembly processes and equipment. This role provides an opportunity to bring exciting new products to market while also providing the opportunity for leadership and significant professional growth.

• Collaborate with NPD, equipment suppliers and our manufacturing plants to bring full‑scale production solutions from concept to stable production.
• Create assembly equipment requirements and provide DFA recommendations.
• Own the development, debug, and characterization of assigned assembly stations ensuring successful FAT and qualification performance.
• Document results of equipment development activities following J&J Medtech procedures.
• Investigate and enable new manufacturing technologies and process improvements, including automation, to drive innovation and reduce time to market.
• Encourage technical mastery, collaboration, cross‑training, critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Coach individuals as required to drive stronger business results.
• Ensure projects are carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO, MDD), EES policy and procedure requirements.

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent University Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.

Experience & Skills –

Required:

• 7+ years of proven experience in a dynamic R&D environment with emphasis on production line development.
• Experience developing manual and semi‑automated assembly processes of small, complex components.
• Demonstrated ability to perform equipment debug, characterization, Factory Acceptance Testing, and qualification activities.
• Experience executing GR&R and software validation testing.
• Must have proven track record of achieving objectives in a team‑based environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and influencing skills.
• Must be proficient at breaking down complex issues to drive to succinct solutions.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Experience & Skills – Preferred:

• Experience in a medical device production environment or other regulated environment.
• Process…