Manufacturing Engineer
Johnson & Johnson MedTech · Santa Clara, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $91k–$128k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Johnson & Johnson MedTech (medical devices) in Santa Clara, CA. Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures to build product efficiency.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, Tooling, MES
- Base pay
- $91k–$128k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $114k–$168k. This one lists $91k–$128k.
Median of the low and high ends of 138 live postings that list pay, out of 369 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 368 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 19% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $111k–$159k, from 120 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 52%
- ✓ New product launch 50%
- ✓ Root cause 40%
- Automation 36%
- CATIA / NX 28%
- Machining 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Santa Clara
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Full description from Johnson & Johnson MedTechAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures to build product efficiency
- ◆Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills-of-materials, and Quality System
requirements
- ✓Drive cross-functional Manufacturing reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless and timely product transitions
- ✓Lead and actively participate in process/product continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes
- ✓Provide extensive electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities and instrumental expertise to rapidly resolve build issues
- ✓Lead root cause analysis, diving deep into technical details until problems are fully understood
- ✓Demonstrate proficiency in CAD design, rapid prototyping, tool/fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing
- ✓Drive process characterization, validation and Test Method Validation
- ✓Support and work with Quality to proactively address and resolve non-conformances before they impact production
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
- ✓Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated progression of responsibility
Required
- ✓Strong manufacturing engineering background in process documentation.
- ✓Electromechanical Systems: Extensive troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation domains
- ✓CAD Proficiency: rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing analysis.
- ✓Manufacturing Processes: Deep knowledge of precision assembly processes, and sourcing manufacturing tools, gauges, and fixtures.
- ✓Documentation: Proven experience developing design control documentation, manufacturing procedures, and quality system records
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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
Manufacturing Engineering
Job Category
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations
Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Job Description
Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located in Santa Clara, 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/ ( https://www.jnj.com/
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with exceptional drive and urgency to lead new product introduction activities for our advanced robotic medical device systems. This role demands someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes proactive ownership of complex technical challenges, and can rapidly troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues that impact product launches. You’ll be instrumental in bridging design intent and manufacturing reality for next-generation surgical robotics platforms.
Why This Role Matters: You’ll be instrumental in bringing next-generation robotic surgical systems from concept to reality, working on mechanisms that require high level of precision and reliability. This role offers the opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy early in the product lifecycle, preventing costly delays and ensuring our products can scale while meeting the highest quality standards. If you’re someone who gets energized by technical challenges, moves with urgency, and takes pride in getting products across the finish line, this is your opportunity.
Key Role
Preferred
- +Experience with surgical robotics platforms or high-precision medical devices
- +Background in high-mix, low-volume precision manufacturing environments.
- +Experience with MES systems and PLM tools in regulated industries.
Other
- •Proactive Ownership: Takes full accountability for outcomes; identifies and solves problems before they escalate.
- •Attention to Detail: Obsessive about getting the details right while maintaining momentum on larger objectives.
- •High Drive: Self-motivated with relentless pursuit of excellence; thrives under pressure and tight timelines.
- •Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams while maintaining individual accountability.
- •Strong project management skills with ability to juggle multiple projects.
- •This position will require up to 10% travel
- •The attendance policy for this requisition is Fully Onsite