Senior Research & Development Engineer II

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:

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Galway, Ireland

Job Description:

Role: Senior Research & Development Engineer

Location: Ballybrit, Galway

Reports to: R&D Project Manager

Live Our Credo & Pursue Our Purpose:

As part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, Our Purpose is ‘We blend heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.’ We are guided by the values in Our Credo. With responsibility to patients, employees, communities, and stakeholders, Our Credo puts the needs of each of those first.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences

That is why we in Ireland are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.

J&J MedTech Neurovascular (Cerenovus):

J&J MedTech Neurovascular (CERENOVUS), part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, is a global leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. J&J MedTech Neurovascular offers a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.

What is it like to work at J&J MedTech Neurovascular Galway?

• Culturally, we are putting the needs of Our Credo stakeholders first through pursuing the highest standards of quality, compliance, and ethics, ensuring everyday actions contribute to Our Purpose.

• We are continuing to better our understanding of clot science, through our Neuro Thromboembolic Initiative (NTI). This is a commitment to advance the treatment of stroke through interdisciplinary collaboration and investment in clot and stroke research. How we understand clots and their behaviour enhances our opportunity to design devices that improve patient outcomes and, overall, advance the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

• Strong new product pipeline and the fastest growing medical device company within J&J in 2021.

• From a People perspective, we invest in our people, and take great pride in providing a positive work environment which respects diversity, supports wellbeing, and embraces innovation. This is empowered through our employee resource groups (ERGs) focused on further balances of gender, nationality, capability and more, including the additional attracting of qualified diverse candidates for our open roles.

Job Summary:

J&J MedTech Neurovascular a Johnson & Johnson company is recruiting for a Senior Research and Development Engineer located in Galway Ireland.

The role of Senior R&D Engineer I supports managing and delivering complex acute ischemic stroke projects with significant technical challenges. Overall responsibility for various aspects of new development projects, including process development, design development, implementation of new equipment/automation and new product introduction.

The responsibilities and the impact YOU will have:

• Develop an understanding of the disease state, gather user needs, and translate into technical specifications.

• Support the management of the direct team to deliver on performance, time and cost targets.

• Generate creative product solutions to address unmet needs.

• Develop test models for prototype performance evaluations.

• Build and test prototypes; analyse test data and interpret to identify optimal solution(s).

• Create detailed component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications.

• Identify and select product materials, assembly methods and define process settings.

• Develop and deliver project plans to performance, time and cost targets.

• Leverage and liaise with external resources to achieve project goals.

• Identify and manage of key risks throughout the product lifecycle.

• Write procedures, protocols, specifications, and reports.

• Evaluate and assess physician (user) techniques and develop product training materials.

• Support developing marketing materials (presentations/videos/demos).

• Other duties as assigned or required.

We would love to hear from YOU, if you have the following essential requirements:

• Honours degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent. 

• Experience in all stages of medical device design and development (including design with SolidWorks, product lifecycle data management systems, prototyping, and testing) is required.

• Experience working as a Senior Engineer

• Strong design and technical ability based on a broad and deep knowledge of fundamental engineering principles. 

• Data review and statistical methods skills (Minitab)

• Strong work ethic, creative problem solving, capable of working on own initiative. 

• Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills essential

Desirable

• Results and deadline driven with an ability to handle multiple tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people to achieve results.

• Highly motivated and an enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative and as a team player.

• Specific experience on Medical Devices, cardiovascular or neurovascular implants or instruments.

• Electromechanical medical device design experience (IEC 60601)

• Capital equipment design experience

This is what awaits YOU at J&J:

This is an opportunity to work with a ground-breaking biomedical operation and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.

We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines, and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson, our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.

Whether you’re one of the people who already work here, or you’re considering joining the team, we offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.

• A dynamic and inspiring working environment.

• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.

• Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.

• Excellent benefits.

Equal Opportunity:

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering, Biostatistics, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Design of Experiments (DOE), Healthcare Trends, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Product Development, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Technologically Savvy

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€68,000.00 - €109,250.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.