Principal Lead Development Engineer - MedTech Surgery

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Job Title: Principal Lead Development Engineer - MedTech Surgery

Company Name:	Johnson & Johnson
Location:	Cincinnati, OH
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	03/04/2026
Expire Date:	04/03/2026
Job Categories:	Engineering, Healthcare, Other

Job Description

Principal Lead Development Engineer - MedTech Surgery
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 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.jnj.com">jnj.com</a>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 DevelopmentJob Sub Function: R&D Mechanical EngineeringJob Category:Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of AmericaJob Description:<div><div><div>About Surgery </div><div>Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. </div><div> </div><div>Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Patients are waiting. </div><div> </div><div>Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at <a href="https://www.jnj.com/medtech" target="_blank">https://www.jnj.com/medtech</a> </div><div> </div><div>We are searching for the best talent for a Principal Lead Development Engineer to support our handheld medical devices business. This role will be located in Cincinnati, OH & work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates. </div><div> </div><div>Our business offers a broad range of products and technologies, including surgical staplers, clip appliers, trocars and sealing devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. </div><div>Purpose: Our team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists are in the forefront of technology in the medical device industry. As a key member of our group, you will be leading efforts to deliver automated assembly equipment to support our New Product Development (NPD) pipeline. You will work with leadership teams, NPD equipment suppliers and manufacturing partners to make this a reality. This role provides an opportunity to bring exciting new assembly technology to life while also providing significant leadership and professional growth opportunities. </div><div> </div><div>You will be responsible for: </div><div><ul><li>Lead collaboration with NPD, equipment suppliers and our manufacturing plants to bring full-scale production solutions from concept to stable production. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Be accountable for the technical development, debugging, and characterization of automated assembly processes ensuring successful FAT and production qualification. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Investigate and enable new manufacturing technologies and process improvements, including automation, to drive innovation and reduce time to market. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Encourage technical mastery, collaboration, cross-training, critical thinking and problem solving. Coach individuals as required to drive stronger business results. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Champion DFA concepts in product design. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Identify and deliver equipment development process improvement initiatives. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure projects are carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO, MDD), EES policy and procedure requirements. </li></ul></div></div><div><div> </div><div>Qualifications / Requirements: </div><div><ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>12+ years of proven experience in a dynamic R&D environment with emphasis on production line development is required. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in a medical device production environment or other regulated environment is required </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience developing manual, semi-automated and automated assembly processes for small, complex components. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to successfully lead equipment debug, characterization, FAT, and qualification activities. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to set strategy and drive assembly requirements to resolution with internal stakeholders and third-party equipment integrators. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Must have proven track record of achieving objectives in a team-based environment. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Excellent communication, networking, teamwork, problem solving and influencing skills. Must be proficient at breaking down complex issues to drive to succinct solutions. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Process Excellence Six Sigma knowledge is required. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Significant experience developing automated assembly processes is strongly preferred. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Vision systems and controls development experience is preferred </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>This position may require up to 25% of domestic and international travel. </li></ul></div></div></div><div>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 by 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. </div><div> </div><div>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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. </div><div> </div><div>#LI-Hybrid </div>Required Skills: Preferred Skills: The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$117,000.00 - $201,250.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency: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)). 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 For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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