R&D Engineer II - Electrophysiology

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: R&D Mechanical Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Irvine, California, United States of America Job Description: Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talent for a R&D Engineer 2 to support our Electrophysiology business. This role will work onsite in our Irvine, CA office . A Level 2 R&D Mechanical Engineer contributes to the design, development, verification, and transfer-to-manufacturing of electrophysiology (EP) and ultrasound catheter products. The role works on cross-functional project teams to deliver safe, reliable, and manufacturable catheter shafts, steerable mechanisms, and miniaturized ultrasound transducer assemblies used in EP or Structural Heart procedures.

Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for medical devices using SolidWorks (3D modeling and detailed drawings). Actively contributes to the definition and development of innovative patents. Support design control activities: requirements decomposition, design verification and validation planning/execution, and Design History File documentation. Plan and execute engineering characterization: develop test fixtures, instrument systems, collect/analyze mechanical/electrical/acoustic data, and prepare technical characterization reports. Support verification testing and system integration: develop/execute verification plans and protocols, assist with test setup/troubleshooting, validate mechatronic and software–hardware interactions, and document results. Perform tolerance analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and tolerance optimization for manufacturability and assembly. Conduct engineering analyses: basic FEA, control/dynamic assessments, material selection, and fluid/mechanical performance evaluations. Develop prototypes, lead bench testing, iterate designs based on test results and usability feedback, and support automated test fixture development. Participate in risk management activities: identify hazards, support FMEAs, and implement mitigations addressing mechanical, electrical related risks. Support engineering change requests and provide technical input for supplier qualification and production ramp. Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, and clinical teams to support transfer-to-production and process validation. Support supplier technical evaluations and provide technical direction during supplier qualification and production ramp.