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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Engineer Manager-Systems, Electronics & Test Fixtures - **Company:** Johnson & Johnson - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $179,655.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Document Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Software Reliability Testing, Robotic Automation Software, SAP (Applications), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Document Enterprise Platform, Pcb Layout, Meditech - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28038759/Manufacturing-Engineer-Manager-Systems-Electronics-Test-Fixtures-California-San-Jose-1306 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering degree; advanced degree in a relevant engineering field. * Minimum of 10+ years of relevant professional experience. * Minimum of 2+ years of work experience as a people leader developing teams is required. * Experience in manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, equipment engineering, test engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical operations. * Strong hands-on technical background in electronics, PCBA, electromechanical systems, or manufacturing test equipment. * Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB layouts, test procedures, and equipment documentation. * Proven track record to tackle sophisticated technical issues and drive practical solutions. * Experience leading technical contributors, project teams, or cross-functional initiatives. * Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, validation, documentation control, quality systems, and regulated product environments. * Strong communication, prioritization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to balance people management responsibilities with direct hands-on technical contribution. * Demonstrate Credo based leadership. * Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and documentation for production processes. * Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge and management of statistical procedures. * Excellent knowledge in Quality system, QSIT and FDA guidelines, 21CFR 820, 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and relevant guidance preferred. * Excellent verbal and written communication. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, Jira, Minitab. * Comprehension of standard costs and work standards management in SAP (ERP Systems)., * Master's degree, PhD or equivalent experience in relevant Engineering field. * Experience in medical device manufacturing or another regulated industry. * Experience with capital equipment, robotic systems, test equipment, repair/rework processes, or system-level manufacturing. * Experience designing, upgrading, modifying, or sustaining electromechanical manufacturing fixtures and test equipment. * Experience with board-level modifications, PCBA, electronics upgrades, and test development. * Solid understanding of sensors, motors, power supplies, controllers, cabling, harnesses, pneumatic systems, data acquisition, and fixture automation. * Familiarity with systems such as ETQ, Agile, Box, Maximo, or similar quality and documentation platforms. ## Description Johnson & Johnson's MedTech surgery team at MONARCH is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Systems, Electronics & Test Fixtures within our Robotics & Digital Solutions (RAD) organization. They will lead a team of engineers while also serving as an individual contributing leader for sophisticated electronics, PCB/PCBA, test equipment, and electromechanical fixture challenges. This role is based in San Jose, California., * Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, prioritization, accountability, and team development. * Drive accountability around ownership, communication, documentation quality, and execution. * Balance workload across team members and ensure resources are aligned to priorities. * Promote an environment where teamwork, technical rigor, and continuous improvement excel. * Provide practical technical guidance to engineers and technicians during design, troubleshooting, validation, and production activities. * Lead execution of Systems Manufacturing deliverables across NPI, sustaining programs, validation, reliability testing, repair, rework, and production support aligned to program priorities. * Drive completion of manufacturing documentation, MPIs, rework instructions, test procedures, validations, and process updates. * Ensure fixtures are designed for manufacturability, serviceability, usability, safety, reliability, and long-term production support. * See opportunities to replace costly or obsolete components with improved alternatives while maintaining quality and compliance. * Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Service, OPM, PMO, Supplier Quality, and other partners to ensure manufacturing and capital equipment requirements are represented early. * Communicate project status and risk clearly and regularly to leadership and cross-functional partners. * Ensure team documentation is complete, accurate, clear, and audit-ready before review or release. * Build strong teams through trust and mentorship. * Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce unplanned rework, improve manufacturing readiness, and increase execution efficiency. * Promote knowledge-sharing and cross-training of team members to reduce single-point dependencies and improve overall team capability. * Design & improve upon existing PCB/PCBA, electronics, wiring, harnessing, sensors, controllers, and electromechanical fixtures. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)