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**Job Function: **
Customer Management
**Job Sub Function: **
Technical Field Service
Job Category:
Business Enablement/Support
All Job Posting Locations:
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Job Description:
**We are searching for the best talent for a Field Service Engineer. **This field-based position is in Santa Barbara, CA.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.
Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
About Orthopaedics
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
The Field Service Engineer is responsible for managing the customer support system in the installation, service and repair of all products supported by DePuy Synthes. Responsible for interaction with customers over the phone and in person for the handling of customer technical inquiries, and complaints.
Under (e.g. limited supervision, general direction, etc.) and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
- Provide technical support to internal and external customers through the Customer Support Call Center
- Manage assigned territory schedules and perform installation, operation, repair, upgrades, and preventative maintenance of equipment
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs and maintain accurate performance and service records
- Manage regional schedules to support all technical and engineering activities for serviced products
- Respond to emergency service requests by identifying root causes, troubleshooting, and implementing corrective actions
- Provide guidance and technical support to customers, including physicians, nurses, hospital biomedical engineers, field service specialists, and representatives
- Proactively manage customer expectations before, during, and after service interactions to ensure customer satisfaction
- Act as a customer advocate, representing customer needs internally and assisting with resolution of satisfaction-related concerns
- Complete all required documentation, administrative tasks, and paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures
- Ensure timely and accurate updates in the Service Management System, including work orders and service requests
- Process all RMA returns and track parts and equipment usage
- Manage assigned inventory and perform required audits
- Complete all required training related to supported products, systems, and processes
- Support installation and service of products used in clinical trials, external evaluations, regulatory testing, or similar activities
- Communicate business-related issues, risks, and opportunities to management as appropriate
- Participate in incident investigations as required
- Ensure personal compliance with all Federal, State, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures
- Adhere to Johnson & Johnson environmental, health, and safety policies and guidelines; immediately escalate any violations, deviations, or hazardous conditions
- For roles with supervisory responsibilities, ensure team members comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements and have appropriate resources
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education:
- Vocational/Trade Certificate with preferably 6 years related work experience
OR
- Associate degree with preferably 4 years related experience
OR
- Bachelor’s degree with preferably 2 years related experience
OR
- High School diploma with preferably 8 years related work experience in customer support, technical support/technical service.
Required Skills:
- Customer service experience, including data analysis and reporting
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong problem‑solving skills
- Experience with service management systems preferred
- Ability to use standard test equipment, including a digital multimeter
- Ability to drive customer satisfaction and continuous process improvement
- Ability to work in a hybrid office/field environment (approximately 25% office / 75% field)
- Ability to travel on short notice, including frequent air travel
- Ability to operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license
- Flexibility to work weekends and off-hours as needed to support customer and business needs
- Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting, prolonged standing, bending, and related activities
- Commitment to following safety rules and procedures at all times
- Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices as required
- Participation in incident investigations related to health, safety, or environmental matters
** Preferred Skills:**
- Academic qualification in engineering or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of servicing principles, practices, and procedures
- Experience in the medical device industry
- IT integration skills
This job posting is anticipated to close on 5/20/2026.
This position is overtime eligible.
This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program.
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.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Accountability, Analytical Reasoning, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Customer Empathy, Customer Service, Customer Support Operations, Customer Support Trends, Data Gathering and Analysis, Incident Management, Innovation, Issue Escalation, Process Oriented, Project Management Office (PMO), Repair Management, SAP Field Service Management, Service Request Management, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$50,000.00 - $80,500.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year