Associate R&D Engineer 1

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: R&D Mechanical Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description: About MedTech   Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology,   we’re   developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.   Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at   https://www.jnj.com/medtech   We are searching for the best talent for   an Associate R&D Engineer 1.   Entry to developing individual   contributor   in a scientific/technology field. Participates in projects for the Biomedical Engineering area with a focus on scientific/technology initiatives of strategic importance to the organizational plan. Applies theoretical knowledge of the field to ensure products and devices meet organizational and industrial standards. Helps solve issues using engineering tools, methods, and skills, and designs biomedical equipment and devices, under general supervision.   Drafts Biomedical Engineering reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.   Executes project   tasks as   directed by Biomedical Engineering leaders.   Provides technical suggestions on experiment planning, analysis, and study and testing design to maximize operational efficiency.   Supports prototype tests and   operates   test-controlling equipment to   observe   and record results.   Assists   in the development of experimental plans, provides statistical analyses, and interprets scientific results.   Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.   This job is   salaried .   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 Orthopedics? Ready to join a team   that’s   reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics 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   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.   You will:   Design and develop new products with high level direction from senior engineers/technical leads    Assist   the project leader or DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) with planning and executing projects or portions of a project working closely with the PCT    Develop parametric CAD models and detailed drawings to support concept development and final designs per drawing/drafting standards    Develop layouts and tolerance studies   utilizing   GD&T and CAD   assisted   methods    Development and execution of engineering documentation related to assigned projects, such as technical reports, design verification and validation   activities   and   assist   in process validation .     Modify engineering drawings from new manufacturing methods or vendor specifications for design improvements   in an effort to   optimize   designs for manufacturability and reduce COGS    Participate in preproduction meetings for new products.    Solve design related problems of existing products.    Develop clinical acumen for various spinal pathologies and procedures   Hands-on testing of product in development in a cadaveric model   Uses   analytical techniques and finite element analysis to   assist   product testing .     Conducts various hands-on testing for design verification and test method developments .     Provide technical product support for surgeons and salesforce.    Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload,   exhibit   strong written and verbal communication   skills   and interface effectively with project teams.     Responsible for communicating business related iss