Associate Design Engineer

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Associate Design Engineer, located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

At Johnson & Johnson, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world's most significant healthcare challenges. Our Corporate, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceutical teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. We're reinventing outdated healthcare ecosystems and infusing them with ground-breaking ideas to help people thrive throughout every stage of their lives. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there's no limit to the impact you can make here. Are you ready to reimagine healthcare?

Here, your career breakthroughs will change the future of health, in all the best ways. And you'll change, too. You'll be inspired, and you'll inspire people across the world to change how they care for themselves and those they love. Amplify your impact. Join us!

ETHICON, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting a new college graduate for the Design Engineering track in Cincinnati, OH . The role offers exposure to multi-disciplinary development such as medical device design, manufacturing, quality, and product stability engineering throughout the product development process.

The Associate Design Engineer in Capital Equipment will be developing our next generation of capital equipment. In collaboration with the team of seasoned engineers and mentors, they will leverage innovative technology to deliver solutions to our customers.

Job Duties

• Design and iterate product concepts quickly and effectively via prototype builds, laboratory testing, and/or computer simulations

• Support development of design requirements and their translation into design concepts and solutions, based on user needs and product function

• Develop test methods, design/build fixtures and systems for testing

• Generate/process/analyze advanced engineering data to meet design spec's

• Commercialize new products via the design control process, applying good documentation practices, spanning from feasibility to V&V through launch

• Participate in detailed reviews of designs, test methods, requirements, spec's, etc. and effectively communicate technical information in written/verbal forms

• All responsibilities listed may not be assigned and other responsibilities may be assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• Candidate must be a new college graduate, graduating no more than 12 months prior to their 2026 start date with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

• Possess previous co-op, internship or work experience and demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.

Required

• Basic mechanical design and analysis skills, including a solid understanding of mechanism design and machine elements

• Experience developing and using 3D CAD models (SolidWorks preferred), free-body diagrams and strength of materials

• Able to assist with engineering investigations, problem solving, root cause, prototype rework, and component modification

• Effective communication, collaboration, and teaming skills with ability to present technical information to engineering team.

• Between 10-25% domestic/international travel may be required, including overnight stays

• Ability to work in Cincinnati

Preferred

• Advanced Degree

• Organized with creative analytical and problem-solving skills; Able to work independently under general supervision

• Able to set and prioritize goals with general guidance from management

• Experience working on a project team with demonstration of encouraging and inclusive behaviors

• Working knowledge of design controls, design plans, and verification/validation, preferably as they apply within a regulated industry

• Systems-based design experience, including integration of cross-disciplinary technologies (e.g., mechanical, electrical, controls, software)

• Experience in the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices with an understanding of their application in surgical procedures

• Data analysis experience with Python, Matlab, or similar programming languages

At Johnson & Johnson, we're on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world's healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit

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.

Johnson and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Auto-CAD Design, Coaching, Design Thinking, Execution Focus, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving, Product Reliability, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Scientific Rigor, Technical Credibility, Technical Writing, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$76,000.00 - $121,900.00

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