Mechanical Engineer – Robotic Systems
Johnson & Johnson MedTech, San Francisco, CA, United States
Mechanical Engineer – Robotic Systems
Job Function: R&D Product Development
Job Sub Function: R&D Mechanical Engineering
Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Fremont, California; Los Gatos, California; Mountain View, California; Oakland, California; Redwood City, California; San Francisco, California; San Jose, California; Santa Clara, California; Santa Rosa, California; South San Francisco, California; Walnut Creek, California.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, and support electromechanical subsystems for a next-generation surgical robotic platform. This role will contribute across the full product lifecycle—concept development, detailed design, integration, verification, and support of regulated medical devices. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including systems engineering, robotics and controls, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory, is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop electromechanical subsystems for surgical robotic systems, including actuators, sensors, motorized mechanisms, and control hardware interfaces.
Perform detailed mechanical design using CAD tools, including tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
Integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into functional mechatronic assemblies.
Develop and execute verification and validation (V&V) test plans for hardware components and subsystems.
Support prototype build, integration, debugging, and failure analysis efforts.
Author and maintain technical documentation in accordance with medical device quality system requirements (e.g., design inputs/outputs, test reports).
Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain to support transfer to production and resolve production issues.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause investigations.
Ensure designs meet applicable regulatory, safety, and reliability requirements for surgical use.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
Hands‑on experience with mechatronic systems combining mechanical, electrical, and control elements.
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
Experience working with electromechanical components such as motors, encoders, sensors, and drivers.
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot hardware systems.
Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, fast‑paced product development teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in medical devices, robotics, or other regulated industries.
Familiarity with product development under a quality management system (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA design controls).
Experience with system integration, hardware testing, or reliability testing.
Exposure to controls, motion systems, or robotics kinematics.
Experience supporting products through design transfer and early manufacturing.
Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (preferred but not required).
Work Environment
Hands‑on engineering role involving lab work, prototype builds, and hardware testing.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams developing complex robotic systems.
Office and lab‑based work environment.
Required Skills
Analytical Reasoning
Auto‑CAD Design
Coaching
Design Thinking
Execution Focus
Mechanical Engineering
Problem Solving
Product Reliability
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Quality Control Testing
Research and Development
SAP Product Lifecycle Management
Scientific Rigor
Technical Credibility
Technical Writing
Technologically Savvy
Validation Testing
Preferred Skills
Analytical Reasoning
Auto‑CAD Design
Coaching
Design Thinking
Execution Focus
Mechanical Engineering
Problem Solving
Product Reliability
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Quality Control Testing
Research and Development
SAP Product Lifecycle Management
Scientific Rigor
Technical Credibility
Technical Writing
Technologically Savvy
Validation Testing
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 under 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Job Function: R&D Product Development
Job Sub Function: R&D Mechanical Engineering
Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Fremont, California; Los Gatos, California; Mountain View, California; Oakland, California; Redwood City, California; San Francisco, California; San Jose, California; Santa Clara, California; Santa Rosa, California; South San Francisco, California; Walnut Creek, California.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, and support electromechanical subsystems for a next-generation surgical robotic platform. This role will contribute across the full product lifecycle—concept development, detailed design, integration, verification, and support of regulated medical devices. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including systems engineering, robotics and controls, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory, is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop electromechanical subsystems for surgical robotic systems, including actuators, sensors, motorized mechanisms, and control hardware interfaces.
Perform detailed mechanical design using CAD tools, including tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
Integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components into functional mechatronic assemblies.
Develop and execute verification and validation (V&V) test plans for hardware components and subsystems.
Support prototype build, integration, debugging, and failure analysis efforts.
Author and maintain technical documentation in accordance with medical device quality system requirements (e.g., design inputs/outputs, test reports).
Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain to support transfer to production and resolve production issues.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause investigations.
Ensure designs meet applicable regulatory, safety, and reliability requirements for surgical use.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
Hands‑on experience with mechatronic systems combining mechanical, electrical, and control elements.
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
Experience working with electromechanical components such as motors, encoders, sensors, and drivers.
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot hardware systems.
Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, fast‑paced product development teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in medical devices, robotics, or other regulated industries.
Familiarity with product development under a quality management system (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA design controls).
Experience with system integration, hardware testing, or reliability testing.
Exposure to controls, motion systems, or robotics kinematics.
Experience supporting products through design transfer and early manufacturing.
Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (preferred but not required).
Work Environment
Hands‑on engineering role involving lab work, prototype builds, and hardware testing.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams developing complex robotic systems.
Office and lab‑based work environment.
Required Skills
Analytical Reasoning
Auto‑CAD Design
Coaching
Design Thinking
Execution Focus
Mechanical Engineering
Problem Solving
Product Reliability
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Quality Control Testing
Research and Development
SAP Product Lifecycle Management
Scientific Rigor
Technical Credibility
Technical Writing
Technologically Savvy
Validation Testing
Preferred Skills
Analytical Reasoning
Auto‑CAD Design
Coaching
Design Thinking
Execution Focus
Mechanical Engineering
Problem Solving
Product Reliability
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Quality Control Testing
Research and Development
SAP Product Lifecycle Management
Scientific Rigor
Technical Credibility
Technical Writing
Technologically Savvy
Validation Testing
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 under 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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