Sr Engineer, Automation Applications/Surgical Robotics - OTTAVA

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: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Automation Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking for Sr. Engineer, Automation Applications – OTTAVA, for our Santa Clara, Location. 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.  About MedTech Surgery   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 surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.  Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at  https://www.jnj.com/medtech   Purpose   Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, Automation Applications to architect, develop, and deploy scalable, next-generation automation across manufacturing operations. In this role, you will deliver end-to-end automation solutions—including robotic cells, semi-reconfigurable automated assembly, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), smart workstations, and IoT-enabled workflows—ensuring robust system design, compliance, and seamless integration from the shop floor through OT/IT interfaces to enterprise digital platforms.  You will drive modular, cost-effective automation that improves throughput and cycle time, elevates quality and reliability, and increases production flexibility. The successful candidate brings deep hands-on engineering capability, strong troubleshooting instincts, and the ability to lead technical decisions across cross-functional teams and external partners.  Key Responsibilities : Own end-to-end delivery of automation solutions from concept through commissioning and handover (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ where applicable, run-at-rate).  Architect and implement semi-automated to fully automated robotic solutions, including X-Y Cartesian systems, robotic cells, EOAT, vision-guided assembly, smart workstations for digital workers, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).  Define functional specifications, URS/FRS, test plans, acceptance criteria, and commissioning documentation.  Lead system design reviews and provide technical direction to internal teams and integrators; ensure modular, scalable, maintainable designs.  Specify, integrate, and validate hardware and software: robots, PLCs, HMIs, safety controllers, vision systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial networks.  Drive machine safety and risk assessments (guarding, interlocks, collaborative robot safety) and maintain EHS compliance documentation.  Set up functional safety and standards compliance for robot cells and AMR operations (e.g., ISO 10218/TS 15066, ISO 13849/IEC 62061, ISO 12100).  Implement OT/IIoT connectivity, edge devices and monitoring (equipment status, alarms, cycle time, OEE drivers); collaborate on dashboards and analytics.  Develop and maintain automation standards, reusable libraries, and digital engineering artifacts (robot simulation, offline programming, digital twin where applicable).  Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, IT, and cybersecurity to drive solutions.  Evaluate and manage partners and system integrators, including RFQ/SOW development, technical delivery, schedule tracking, and budget management for automation projects.  Qualifications:   Required:    Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer, or Manufacturing Engineering.  5+ years delivering industrial automation and/or robotics solutions in manufacturing (medical device / regulated industries preferred).  Hands-on experience integrating industrial robots (ABB, KUKA, UR, Mecademic or similar): cell layout, EOAT, safety, cycle-time optimization.  PLC and controls experience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff or similar), including troubleshooting motion, IO, and safety architectures.