Sr. R&D Engineer (Clinical Engineering) - Shockwave

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

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 Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: Biomedical Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Milpitas, California, United States of America, Mountain View, California, United States of America, Palo Alto, California, United States, San Francisco, California, United States of America, San Jose, California, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America, South San Francisco, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Sr R &D Engineer (Clinical Engineering) – Shockwave Medical to join our team 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/ . Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque. Position Overview The Sr. R&D Engineer (Clinical Engineering) will use technical skills in the development of innovative products to treat peripheral, coronary, and heart valve diseases. The Sr. R&D Engineer will participate in multiple cross-functional development teams that manage projects from concept through commercialization. Essential Job Functions Design and develop product(s) in full compliance with the company’s Design Control requirements and consistent with FDA, ISO, and MDD requirements Prototype and develop proof of concept designs, disease models and test methods of testing these concepts in a simulated environment and develop new product designs based on the defined user needs Analyze, evaluate, source, and coordinate the procurement of new materials to support prototyping and pilot operation Participate in cross-functional development team that manage projects from concept through commercialization Responsible for ensuring proper documentation consistent with company’s quality system Responsible for knowing and planning activities consistent with the company’s quality policy and quality objectives Responsible for ensuring that lab notebooks are documented in a timely manner and consistent with the applicable SOP Develop protocols/reports and perform product in-vitro, in-vivo as well as verification and validation testing Perform process-related design tasks to support pilot manufacturing Identify suppliers and maintain relationships to ensure the delivery of superior components and services Maintain current knowledge of competitive technologies in addition to medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to company’s products Responsible for component and assembly documentation for new products being developed Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Quality Systems, and FDA regulations Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 5 years’ experience in engineering or a master’s degree with 3 years’ experience in engineering Engineering experience in the medical device industry is highly preferred Knowledge of disposable peripheral and coronary device design, material selection, and testing Strong foundation in basic science including engineering principles, anatomy, and physiology Strong understanding of engineering materials, component selection, and design for reliability and manufacturability Experience in early-stage catheter based cardiovascular devices development is a strong plus Effective communication skills with all levels of management and organizations Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs Additional Information: The anticipated salary range for this position is $103,000 - $165,600 The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. · Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $103,000 - $165,600 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

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