Principal Electrical Engineer

Ethicon is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer - Visualization in Santa Clara, California.

Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, has made meaningful contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from building the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing

Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our dedication to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com.

This Principal Electrical Engineer is a key member of the Visualization Platform team, working within a multi-disciplinary organization to develop complex hardware designs for medical devices. Candidates must be self-motivated, highly independent and have an eagerness to mentor others and work as a team. Individuals must have the desire to thrive in a very fast-paced environment and are expected to demonstrate advanced electrical engineering knowledge, exceptional data collection and analysis skills, be able to independently resolve approaches to difficult technical problems, and effectively communicate across engineering teams. This position has a focus on design and detailed root cause analysis specifically with respect to signal integrity and EMI/EMC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and demonstrate an exceptional understanding of fundamentals in the design, development, and testing of medical devices, preferably endoscopic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, develop, and validate electrical systems, hardware architecture, communication interfaces, and image signal processing solutions for laparoscopic visualization and advanced imaging products and concepts.

• Lead system technical strategies and influence internal cross-functional teams to execute feasibility and product development efforts.

• Develop technical requirements and architecture, collaborating with internal and external team members, that will support not just a product but a platform for long-term growth.

• Manage project and technical deliverables to meet the goals of assigned projects.

• Establish and maintain strong, productive relationships and collaborations across internal, external, and partner organizations.

• Work closely with manufacturing partners to support the production process and resolve any technical issues that may arise.

• Conduct and/or participate in technical design reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, etc.

• Conduct feasibility studies, prototype development, and testing to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Contribute to all aspects of design control activities throughout the product lifecycle.