Robotics Integration Sustaining Engineer

• Apply deep expertise in mechatronics and system-level approach to conduct root cause analysis of robotic subsystem failures
• Document root cause analysis and mitigations for critical issues
• Integrate, qualify, calibrate, and document replacements to end-of-life (EOL) hardware and software components
• Integrate software/firmware updates and patches
• Participate in test infrastructure development
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including service, operations, manufacturing, hardware, software, etc.

• BS in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent with 1+ years relevant experience
• Hands-on experience (academia or industry) prototyping, designing, debugging, integrating, and validating electromechanical systems with actuators and sensors is required.
• Experience working with mechanical actuators, motors, and electrical sensors is required.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++ for programming, scripting, and modifying existing code is required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills is required.
• Experience analyzing the root cause of issues and decomposing complex engineering issues into solvable problems is preferred.
• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., i.e., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this role unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Santa Clara, California is required., Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Execution Focus, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Product Design, Requirements Analysis, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Scripting Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Development Management, Software Engineering Practices, Software Testing, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technical Writing, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $87,000 - $140,300.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

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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., Robotics & Digital Solutions, a part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting a Robotics Systems Integration Sustaining Engineer, located in Santa Clara, CA.

At J&J Robotics, we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. J&J Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA ), Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing team where you’ll create breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes.

The Robotics Integration Sustaining Engineer will focus on lifecycle support on OTTAVA surgical robotics subsystems from manufacturing to field deployment, through conducting root cause analysis of failures through systematic investigation of failure mechanisms, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics controls and software engineers to document and develop mitigations to critical issues and prevent issue recurrence in future system releases. This is an outstanding opportunity to craft OTTAVA ‘s capabilities and shape the future of surgical robotics!