Senior Systems Test Engineer - MONARCH

Job Overview

Senior Systems Test Engineer – Santa Clara, CA, United States.

• R&D Product Development – Software/Systems Engineering
• Scientific/Technology

The Senior Systems Test Engineer is responsible for system level testing and characterization of capital equipment products that consist of software, electrical, and electro‑mechanical subsystems. You will work with multi‑functional teams to design, develop, and test groundbreaking medical devices.

• Develop complex test methods to accurately characterize and verify the system design against performance requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical/marketing, program management, and the engineering design teams.
• Serve as a cross‑functional lead championing system performance characterization and Design Verification testing.
• Lead Design Verification phase for various New Product Development Projects.
• Provide guidance to junior members in the team.
• Perform testing, analyze results, and make data‑based recommendations to the team.
• Build prototypes and fixtures for data acquisition and analysis.
• Work cross‑disciplinarily to provide hands‑on system troubleshooting and debugging.
• Utilize sound engineering methods and documentation processes to perform design reviews and failure mode analyses.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent University Degree required: a focus in Biomedical, Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical or any related engineering field. A Master’s or equivalent is preferred.

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience in industry or in a research environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, mechatronics, systems and sensors, and/or electronics and software.
• Proven track record in leading Design Verification testing, performance characterization, and requirements management for a complex product.
• Proficiency in developing complex test methods including fixturing, and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in statistics analysis.
• Experience in developing automated or semi‑automated test methods.
• Experience in using instrumentation and data acquisition systems for performance testing.
• Intermediate Python or MATLAB coding experience.
• Experience with Linux and development in Linux environments.
• Experience in methodical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations preferred (i.e. FDA CFR Part 820 and/or ISO 13485).
• Ability to work independently as well as on a multifunctional team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, SQL, or C++.
• Experience with understanding robotic control algorithms.
• Proficiency with Solid Works.
• Experience in the medical device industry.

• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ - $.

Subject to the terms of the company’s respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan and 401(k). This position is eligible for the long‑term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: vacation 120 hours per calendar year; sick time 40 hours per year (48 in Colorado, 56 in Washington); holiday pay, including floating holidays 13 days per year;

work, personal and family time up to 40 hours per year; parental leave 480 hours within one year; bereavement leave 240 hours (40 for extended family); caregiver leave 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period; volunteer leave 32 hours per year; military spouse time‑off 80 hours per year. For additional general information on company benefits, see the Employee Benefits resource.

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.