Associate Design Engineer, R&d - Medtech

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Cincinnati, OH +1

Associate Design Engineer role focused on designing and developing sophisticated robotic instruments for MedTech, involving prototyping, testing, simulation, and commercialization within a regulated environment. Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and basic mechanical design/analysis skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design and iterate product concepts quickly and effectively via prototype builds, laboratory testing, and/or computer simulations
  2. Support development of design requirements and their translation into design concepts and solutions, based on user needs and product function
  3. Develop test methods, design/build fixtures and systems for testing
  4. Generate/process/analyze advanced engineering data to meet design spec’s
  5. Commercialize new products via the design control process, applying good documentation practices, spanning from feasibility to V&V through launch

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electro mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or related science/engineering field
  • Basic mechanical design and analysis skills
  • solid understanding of mechanism design and machine elements
  • Experience developing and using 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred)
  • free-body diagrams
  • strength of materials
  • Able to apply basic tolerance analysis
  • stress-strain analysis
  • FEA
  • simulated use testing
  • basic statistical analysis
  • Able to assist with engineering investigations
  • problem solving
  • root cause
  • prototype rework
  • component modification
  • Effective communication
  • collaboration
  • teaming skills
  • ability to present technical information to an engineering team
  • Organized with creative analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work independently under general supervision
  • Able to set and prioritize goals with general guidance from management
  • Systems-based design experience
  • integration of cross-disciplinary technologies (e.g., mechanical, electrical, controls, software)
  • Data analysis experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages

Nice to have

  • SolidWorks
  • Knowledge of component manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, stamping, etc.)
  • DFM/A
  • Design to Cost
  • Working knowledge of design controls
  • design plans
  • verification/validation
  • experience in the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices
  • understanding of their application in surgical procedures

What the JD emphasized

  • required