R&D Engineer II (Process Development) – Shockwave Medical
J&J Family of Companies
Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a R&D Engineer II (Process Development) – Shockwave Medical to join our R&D team located in Santa Clara, CA.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.
Shockwave Medical, Inc., recently acquired by Johnson & Johnson, is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.
Position Overview
The R&D Engineer II will use technical skills in the development of innovative products to treat peripheral, coronary, and heart valve diseases. The R&D Engineer II will focus on process development for the engineering team, providing oversight to pilot manufacturing/testing, and see products transition from development into full production. This position will participate on multiple cross-functional development teams that focus on process optimization, sustaining, and design support. The R&D Engineer II will develop, validate, and implement various processes by working closely with research/development, operations, regulatory, and quality teams.
Essential Job Functions
+ Support the development of product(s) for manufacturing in full compliance with the company’s Design Control requirements and consistent with FDA, ISO, and MDR requirements
+ Work on prototype and develop designs, processes, and test methods in support of new product designs scaling for commercialization
+ Represent R&D on manufacturing-related project activities, including internal and external requests.
+ Analyzes, evaluates, sources, and coordinates the procurement of new materials to support prototyping and pilot operation
+ Participate on cross-functional development team that manage projects from concept through commercialization
+ Responsible for ensuring proper documentation consistent with company’s quality system
+ Responsible for knowing and planning activities consistent the company’s quality policy and quality objectives
+ Responsible for ensuring the lab notebooks are documented in a timely manner and consistent with the applicable SOP
+ Write protocols/reports and perform product verification and validation testing
+ Perform process-related design tasks to support pilot manufacturing
+ Identify suppliers and maintain relationships to ensure the delivery of superior components and services
+ Responsible for component and assembly documentation for new products being developed
+ Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Quality Systems, and FDA regulations
+ Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 2+ years’ experience in engineering or a master’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 1 year of engineering experience preferred
+ Engineering experience in the medical device industry is highly preferred
+ Knowledge of disposable peripheral and coronary device design, material selection, and testing preferred
+ Strong understanding of engineering materials, component selection, and design for reliability and manufacturability
+ Experience in early-stage catheter based cardiovascular devices development is a strong plus
+ Effective communication skills with all levels of management and organizations
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
+ Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements
+ Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs
Additional Information:
+ The anticipated base pay range for this position is $86,000 to $138,000 annually.
+ The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
+ Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
+ Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
+ Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
o Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
+ Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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 on the basis of disability.
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email
All Jobs from J&J Family of Companies