Operations Process Engineer (Capital System)
Johnson & Johnson MedTech · Santa Clara, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $75k–$121k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Johnson & Johnson MedTech (medical devices) in Santa Clara, CA. Internship, co-op, academic project, research, or laboratory experience may be considered.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Robotics
- Base pay
- $75k–$121k
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About the role
Required skills & experience
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- ✓0-4 years of relevant engineering experience. Internship, co-op, academic project, research, or laboratory experience may be considered.
- ✓Hands-on experience with engineering testing, system integration, scripting, or technical troubleshooting through academic or professional work.
- ✓Ability to interpret test results and systematically troubleshoot hardware, software, and system-level failures.
- ✓Basic scripting experience, preferably with Python, and the ability to read and debug scripts.
- ✓Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
- ✓Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Quality, NPI Engineering, and R&D partners.
- ✓Ability to work 100% onsite
Preferred skills & experience
- ✓Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, automated test systems, data acquisition tools, SQL, or manufacturing data analysis.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems, robotic systems, complex capital equipment, or integrated hardware/software products.
- ✓Exposure to a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, or automotive.
- ✓Familiarity with change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
- ✓A hands-on, ownership-oriented approach and the ability to respond with urgency to production issues while maintaining quality and compliance.
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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
Process Engineering
Job Category
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations
Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Job Description
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We are searching for the best talent for an Operations Process Engineer (Capital System), in support of the OTTAVA Surgical Robotic Platform. This role is fully onsite in Santa Clara, CA.
Purpose: The Operations Process Engineer supports manufacturing execution for the OTTAVA Capital System production line. This hands-on, shop-floor role serves as the first line of technical support for manufacturing test and system integration activities. The engineer will partner with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and NPI Engineering to maintain production continuity and product quality. The role supports integration of robotic subsystems into completed capital systems, troubleshooting of manufacturing process and test failures, root cause identification, and quality system execution.
You will be responsible for
- •Manufacturing Test and System Integration Support
- •Responsible for ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations, and escalating issues when appropriate.
- •Support manufacturing activities associated with system integration and test.
- •Work directly with Manufacturing Associates and cross-functional engineering partners to identify and resolve technical issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or production continuity.
- •Test Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
- •Investigate manufacturing test failures using structured troubleshooting and problem-solving methods.
- •Troubleshoot test hardware, software, and system interfaces.
- •Document findings, define containment actions, and partner with Test, NPI Engineering, and Quality on permanent corrective actions.
- •Capture technical knowledge and recurring failure modes to improve troubleshooting consistency and reduce production downtime.
- •Quality and Compliance
- •Support change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, and related quality system activities.
- •Participate in nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessments, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- •Ensure assigned manufacturing and documentation activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and applicable quality requirements.