Senior R&D Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Laboratory Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Senior R&D Electro-Mechanical Technician for its Santa Clara, CA location. At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are committed to addressing the world’s foremost healthcare challenges through innovation at the intersection of biology and technology. Applying expertise in surgery, orthopedics, vision, and interventional solutions, our teams design advanced healthcare solutions tailored to be smarter, less invasive, and more personalized. Recently, the MedTech Surgery organization was established to unite our leading surgical portfolio with the Robotics & Digital Solutions portfolio. Driven by ongoing innovation, we are developing next-generation treatments that are both advanced and minimally invasive. If you are dedicated to expanding the potential of MedTech surgery and wish to contribute to transformative surgical technologies, consider joining our MedTech Surgery team. Your efforts will help deliver technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals globally, effectively treating prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues across a diverse fleet of R&D robotic and electromechanical systems to support ongoing development activities.
• Perform hands-on testing and validation of complex electro-mechanical systems, ensuring reliability, functionality, and performance.
• Execute software testing, system updates, and firmware installations within Ubuntu/Linux environments.
• Partner closely with R&D engineers to support hardware upgrades, prototype builds, and development system enhancements.
• Build strong working relationships across engineering and technician teams through clear communication, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience solving complex challenges in robotic or advanced electromechanical systems.
• 5+ years of experience supporting, testing, or developing complex electromechanical systems in production, manufacturing, R&D, or laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success contributing to innovative R&D programs and cross-functional product development teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and values partnership, innovation, and continuous learning.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Previous experience working in industrial robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other highly regulated electromechanical industries.
• Surgical robotics experience.