Principal Mechanical Engineer, RD

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced R&D Principal Engineer specializing in Mechanical Design for ophthalmic surgical instrumentation at J&J Surgical Vision located in Irvine CA.

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 https://www.jnj.com/

As a Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer at JJSV, you will lead and drive the mechanical design and development of innovative surgical instruments used in ophthalmic procedures such as cataract surgery and phacoemulsification, spanning both capital equipment, consumable, and reusable surgical devices. As the R&D Principal Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs and market requirements into reliable, high-quality, and safe surgical instruments. This position requires exceptional technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principals in the context of ophthalmic surgical instrumentation

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of advanced ophthalmic surgical instruments, from conceptualization to final product realization.

• Collaborate closely with surgeons and their staff, product managers, industrial designers, and engineers from such disciplines as systems integration, electrical, consumables, reliability, test, and manufacturing to define project requirements, specifications, and objectives.

• Utilize CAD software and other relevant tools to create and evaluate detailed mechanical designs, 3D models, and engineering drawings.

• Provide expertise in relevant engineering standards and practices such as GD&T and tolerance analysis

• Conduct feasibility studies, engineering calculations, simulations, and analysis to evaluate the performance, reliability, and safety of initial designs and prototypes.

• Guide and mentor other engineers, providing technical direction and ensuring adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.

• Drive innovation and research efforts to identify and incorporate new technologies, materials, and design concepts that enhance product performance and usability. Submit invention disclosures and participate in patent drafting and review.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance activities in accordance with industry standards and regulations.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, propose and implement design enhancements, and optimize product designs for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and quality.

• Review and approve change orders, providing subject matter expertise, adhering to standard operating procedures, and demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.