Director, Reliability Engineering

Position Overview

The Robotics and Digital Solutions (RAD) group seeks a Director of Reliability Engineering to lead the Robotics and Digital R&D Team in Santa Clara, California.

Lead a focused team of reliability, electrical, and mechanical engineers responsible for the testing, characterization, and design improvements of robotic hardware systems.

• Define and execute a multi‑year hardware reliability strategy aligned to product roadmap, clinical requirements, and commercial goals.
• Build, lead, and develop high‑performing reliability, test, and failure‑analysis teams.
• Drive day‑to‑day execution of robotic hardware reliability projects for the Ottava program, balancing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Define system‑level reliability targets and verification/validation plans that reflect clinical usage and OR workflows.
• Ensure hardware testing and development meets regulatory and quality standards, maintaining accurate and compliant documentation throughout.
• Contribute to innovation efforts by supporting prototyping of new concepts, investigating emerging technologies, and implementing design improvements.

• Background in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering fields.
• 10+ years of R&D experience in designing and developing complex hardware for electro‑mechanical systems, with at least 5+ years focused on hardware reliability.
• Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams through concept, design, build, and verification phases.
• Solid understanding of medical device regulations (e.g., IEC
  60601, IEC
  61010, 21
  
  CFR
  820, ISO
  13485).
• Skilled collaborator who can work effectively with peers in software, systems, manufacturing, and quality.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills, with a track record of developing engineers and fostering teamwork.
• Experience with robotic hardware design and integration.

Base pay range: $172,000 – $297,850. Eligible for an annual performance bonus. Eligible for long‑term incentive program.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Business accident and group legal insurance.
• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k).
• Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including floating holidays, up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, personal, and family time up to 40 hours per calendar year.

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.