Associate Design Engineer

Description:

Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon is recruiting for an Associate Design Engineer, to be located in Cincinnati, OH .

Ethicon, Inc., a global leader in surgery with products and solutions found in almost every operating room around the world. Ethicon has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including robotics, digital solutions, sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com.

In this role, you will design and develop sophisticated robotic instruments that provide robust clinical value. You will be a vital member of a product development team, conducting various assignments in collaboration with other Design Engineers, manufacturing engineers, designers, and multi-functional partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and iterate product concepts quickly and effectively via prototype builds, laboratory testing, and/or computer simulations.
• Support development of design requirements and their translation into design concepts and solutions, based on user needs and product function.
• Develop test methods, design/build fixtures and systems for testing.
• Generate/process/analyze advanced engineering data to meet design spec’s.
• Commercialize new products via the design control process, applying good documentation practices, spanning from feasibility to V&V through launch.
• Participate in detailed reviews of designs, test methods, requirements, spec’s, etc. and effectively communicate technical information in written/verbal forms.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related science/engineering field.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 1+ years of product development/ design experience.
• Basic mechanical design and analysis skills, including a solid understanding of mechanism design and machine elements.
• Experience developing and using 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred), free-body diagrams and strength of materials.
• Able to apply basic tolerance analysis, stress-strain analysis, FEA, simulated use testing, and basic statistical analysis.
• Able to assist with engineering investigations, problem solving, root cause, prototype rework, and component modification.
Effective communication, collaboration, and teaming skills with ability to present technical information to engineering team.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, stamping, etc.), DFM/A, and Design to Cost.
• Working knowledge of design controls, design plans, and verification/validation, preferably as they apply within a regulated industry.
• Systems-based design experience, including integration of cross-disciplinary technologies (e.g., mechanical, electrical, controls, software).
• Experience in the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices with an understanding of their application in surgical procedures.
• Data analysis experience with Python, Matlab, or similar programming languages.
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback to teammates on product concepts and designs.
• Organized with creative analytical and problem-solving skills; Able to work independently under general supervision.
Ability to set and prioritize goals with general guidance from management.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel 10% domestic/international, including overnight stays.
Ability to work in Cincinnati, OH.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.