Senior Product Development Engineer – Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA)

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the design and development of surgical robotics components for the OTTAVA platform. You will work at the forefront of medical device innovation, translating cutting‑edge technology into safe, effective solutions for patients worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to plan, develop, qualify, and stabilize components, equipment, and manufacturing processes for new product development projects.
• Apply DFM, DFA, and Design‑to‑Cost principles to create robust, cost‑effective manufacturing solutions.
• Perform tolerance stack‑up, GD&T, and FEA analyses to ensure designs are manufacturable at volume.
• Support design reviews by assessing technical feasibility, manufacturability, and cost trade‑offs.
• Serve as liaison between R&D, product management, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to embed manufacturing voice in product design.
• Lead or support PFMEAs, process characterization, and control strategies in compliance with GMP.
• Oversee engineering builds and pilot runs, conduct root‑cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Manage project deliverables and track component/design changes to minimize impact on assembly and manufacturing.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum four years of professional experience in mechanical, electro‑mechanical, or opto‑mechanical product development.
• Experience with design for manufacturing/assembly, especially injection molding, machining, and optical equipment.
• Familiarity with regulated medical device development processes and standards (21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601).
• Proven ability to work with external suppliers and cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Creo) and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Finite element analysis (FEA) and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/A), Design‑to‑Cost, and cost engineering.
• Statistical analysis, DOE, process capability, and measurement systems analysis.
• PFMEA development and execution.
• Knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements and GMP compliance.
• Experience with laser welding, riveting, laser etching, soldering, pressing, joining, extrusion, over‑molding, coating, and design for assembly techniques.