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**Job Function: **
R&D Product Development
**Job Sub Function: **
R&D Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America
Job Description:
Employer: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
Job Title: R&D Staff Electrical Engineer
Job Code: A011.9481
**Job Location: **Irvine, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $162,011 - $173,351
Job Duties: Develop innovative electrical systems for groundbreaking ophthalmic platforms including for laser vision correction, phaco and laser cataract surgery, ocular surface disease, and emerging surgical systems. Develop and deliver robust and safe electrical systems for medical devices throughout the product development lifecycle, including the concept phase and research, requirements and specifications, design, coding, visualization, simulation, testing, integration and debugging, manufacturing, and post-launch support. Research new technologies and applications, and develop concept proofs and prototypes. Develop system algorithms and communication protocols. Develop mixed signal, power electronics, motor control, and digital circuit designs and layouts of simple to sophisticated printed circuit boards. Controls and interfaces include motors, lasers, ultrasound, fluidics, pneumatics, audio, and other transducers. Perform high-level circuit simulations and modeling. Collaborate with engineers in mechanical, firmware, software, test, system, quality, regulatory, service and other fields to build innovative solutions and ensure requirements and specifications are met. Act as a technical lead for subsystem projects, and help plan project scope, budgets, and timelines, including writing requirements and test protocols. Document hardware design and participate in the formal release process for medical devices, ensuring quality and regulatory requirements are met. Perform hardware testing for IEC medical safety and EMC standards, including conducting and leading electrical compliance testing.
Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field and 6 years of experience in job offered or in an R&D Staff Electrical Engineer-related occupation.
Alternatively, employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field and 4 years of experience in job offered or in an R&D Staff Electrical Engineer-related occupation.
This job posting is anticipated to close on 7/25/2026.
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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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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
• This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills: