Associate R&D Mechatronic Engineer

Description:

Calling all tinkerers, hackers, and robotics enthusiasts! Do you dream of seeing your creations come to life? Do you find joy in bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds?

Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon is recruiting for an Associate R&D Mechatronic 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'll be more than just an engineer or programmer: you'll be a mechatronic expert, weaving together hardware and software into things that move. You'll get your hands dirty prototyping next-generation devices, crafting elegant algorithms that combine software, motors and sensors.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop software and hardware systems to evaluate the performance of robotic instruments.
• Support the design of product concepts quickly and effectively via prototype builds, laboratory testing, and/or computer simulations.
• Generate/process/analyze advanced engineering data to meet design spec’s.
• 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 Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related science/engineering field.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in product development/ design experience.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• 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.
• Data analysis experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience using or developing with ROS2, databases (Postgres or MySQL), and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with version control and code management tools (git, bitbucket).
• Vision inspection and processing using Cognex or OpenCV.
• Basic mechanical design and analysis skills, including an understanding of mechanism design and machine elements.
• Able to provide positive and constructive feedback to teammates on product concepts and designs.
• Organized with creative with analytical and problem-solving skills; Able to work independently under general supervision.
• Able to set and prioritize goals with general guidance from management.
• Experience working on a project team with demonstration of encouraging and inclusive behaviors.
• 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.

Other Requirements:

• Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required, including overnight stays
• Ability to work in Cincinnati, OH.

Physical Demands:

• May require lifting of up to 50 lbs. and operation of hoisting equipment for heavier loads.
May require prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, and kneeling during system assembly.

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.