Senior Product Development Engineer Surgical Robotics – OTTAVA

Company 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.

Supply Chain Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Scientific/Technology

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Senior Product Development Engineer Surgical Robotics – OTTAVA

Our team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists is at the forefront of innovation in the medical device industry. As a Senior Product Development Engineer, you will play a critical role in the New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) pipeline—driving solutions that translate cutting‑edge technology into meaningful improvements in patient care. The Development Engineering team works closely with cross‑functional partners and suppliers to deliver robust component designs and manufacturable processes that meet or exceed all product and regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will serve as a key technical contributor, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop complex, highly regulated medical devices. Senior‑level expectations include taking ownership of design elements, leading technical problem‑solving efforts, and influencing design decisions across functions. You are expected to apply advanced electrical and mechanical engineering expertise, independently resolve complex technical challenges, and proactively identify risks and opportunities throughout the development lifecycle.

Strong communication skills are essential, as this role requires effective collaboration across engineering teams, suppliers, and associated management to drive alignment and execution in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to plan, develop, qualify, and stabilize component, equipment, and manufacturing processes for NPD projects.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to implement robust manufacturing solutions using DFM, DFA, and Design‑to‑Cost principles.
• Conduct tolerance stack‑up, GD&T and FEA analysis to ensure designs are robust and manufacturable at volume.
• Drive cost‑effective technical solutions through design simplification, material optimization, and process improvements—without compromising quality or performance.
• Support formal design reviews by assessing technical feasibility, manufacturability, and cost trade‑offs to inform design decisions early.
• Serve as the liaison between R&D, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and suppliers, ensuring the voice of manufacturing is embedded in product design.
• Support Design Transfer activities to enable a smooth and compliant transition into manufacturing.
• Apply engineering fundamentals, advanced manufacturing techniques, and statistical analysis to solve complex technical problems and establish new methods and standards.
• Lead or support PFMEAs, process characterization, and control strategies in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Oversee engineering builds and pilot runs, performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions.
• Manage project deliverables and track component and design changes to minimize impact to assembly and manufacturing operations.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent university degree is required; a focused degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred. An advanced degree, Master’s, is preferred.

• Minimum four (4) years of relevant professional work experience.
• Engineering experience in mechanical, electro‑mechanical, or opto‑mechanical components or equipment.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing or Assembly (DFM/A) around injection molding, machining, and optical equipment.
• Proficien…