Staff Systems and Equipment Development Engineer

• Job title Staff Systems and Equipment Development Engineer
• Function Supply Chain Engineering
• Sub function Mechanical Engineering
• Category Senior Engineer, Mechanical Engineering (ST6)
• Location Plymouth / United States of America
• Date posted Jun 04 2025
• Requisition number R-016463
• Work pattern Hybrid Work

This job posting is anticipated to close on Jun 18 2025. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Description

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description:

The Sterilmed Inc. business, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Senior Systems & Equipment Development Engineer, located in Plymouth, MN.

We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for an Engineer who will work directly with equipment vendors to develop new processes and enhance existing ones. This role involves close collaboration with our R&D team to create tabletop equipment concepts that focus on simple automation and vision systems. Familiarity with programming languages and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) will be beneficial.

As a Technical Life Cycle Management member, you will collaborate with design team members to design intricate mechanisms and lightweight structures. Your responsibilities will include both conceptual and detailed Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings, along with related documentation and design specifications. You will focus on creating innovative designs that align with user needs and product requirements.

In the role of Development Engineer, you will contribute to the expansion of capabilities and services within the TLCM department. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, designing, ordering, and qualifying tooling and capital equipment for reprocessing medical devices. This position requires engagement with Operations and R&D teams to define design criteria that optimize quality and improve efficiency.

Effective communication is crucial, as you will need to convey ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, to team members who may not have technical backgrounds. Partnering with the Quality team will involve addressing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), non-conformances, and conducting root cause investigations. Collaboration with Sterilmed's external manufacturers to plan facility changes will also be a key aspect of the role, along with coordinating with construction contractors to ensure the smooth introduction of processes and developed product lines.

You will participate in comprehensive engineering initiatives, developing and implementing effective, high-quality processes and design guidelines throughout the division. This includes conducting design reviews, providing feedback for improvements in manufacturability, and seeing opportunities for cost reductions. You will define equipment, materials, and process performance requirements and perform vendor evaluations to ensure they can produce high-quality products in vital quantities at competitive costs.

Facilitating experiments and capability studies, you will develop detailed process specifications and design and procure process tools. Evaluating and recommending suitable equipment will be critical for achieving efficient performance and balance in production lines. Furthermore, you will analyze new processes, systems, and equipment with the goal of driving continuous improvement. Proposing process improvements to a diverse audience and editing/publishing process documentation and training materials will be part of your responsibilities. It's also important to ensure that all new equipment and systems stay in sync with environmental, health, and safety standards.

A Day in the Life

• Implementing and Grow new manufacturing technology
• Procure & qualify capital equipment, tooling, and fixtures for manufacturing
• Plan future capital investments, develop vendors, and track spend process
• Participate with suppliers in design reviews and equipment design planning to maintain and implement design for manufacturing and assembly principles when developing new equipment and tooling
• Plans, organizes, and manages projects and staff as appropriate
• Stay ahead of emerging manufacturing technology trends and developments and incorporate into design requirements.
• Support in the development and execution of Preventative Maintenance program at Plymouth and as required with external manufacturers
• Ability to understand and interpret design drawings, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams for troubleshooting existing and new equipment.
• Conduct engineering studies and perform statistical analysis.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as mechanical, electrical, materials, or biosystems engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience with process scale-up and development
• Minimum of six years of related work experience
• Must have good technical writing skills for presentations of engineering studies and other investigative initiatives.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in a R&D design, process development and/or manufacturing engineering role in the medical device industry.
• Proficient experience with PLCs, visions systems, optics, and automation
• Proficiency with Solidworks or other CAD programs
• Proven track record working well and leading in a team environment and learning from others
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills working within all levels of the organization required

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

91,000- 147,200

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.