EHS Engineer, Orthopedics

Posted:
2/19/2026, 4:51:42 AM

Location(s):
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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:

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function:

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Grecia, Costa Rica

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

About Orthopaedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for EHS Enginer.

Purpose:
Is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance, promote a safe work environment, and minimize environmental impact. The role involves assessing risks, conducting audits, and collaborating with various teams to integrate sustainable and safe practices into daily operations.

You will be responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

  • Assist in the design, development, and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Conduct inspections and risk assessments at facilities.
  • Monitor compliance with local and international health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, recommending corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support training campaigns and awareness initiatives related to EHS for all staff.
  • Prepare reports, documentation, and records related to EHS management, and assist in regulatory audits.
  • Work with other departments to identify improvement opportunities and reduce risks and environmental footprints.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives regarding risk management and safety culture.
  • Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level
  • Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
  • For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
  • Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications / Requirements:

Experience and education

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Health and Safety Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in EHS roles, preferably in medical devices industries
  • Knowledge of local and international preferred (OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA) EHS regulations.
  • Strong leadership, effective communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Relevant certifications such as ISO 45001 (preferred).
  • Ability to perform risk analysis and incident management.
  • Result-oriented with excellent teamwork skills.

Required knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications/licenses and affiliations

  • Proactivity and analytical thinking.
  • Influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to adapt to regulatory and operational changes.
  • Proficiency in English is preferred.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Complaints Investigation, Corporate Experience, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Environmental Health And Safety, Execution Focus, Facility Management, Learning Content Design, Proactive Behavior, Process Improvements, Risk Assessments, Safety-Oriented