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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Machine Learning

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Robotics & Digital Solutions, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Manager, Robotics and Controls, Instruments. This position is 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: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cincinnati, and Seattle. You'll collaborate on 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 & Controls (SW) Engineer will join the wider Robotics & Controls Software team. We are a group of highly motivated roboticists working on the development of algorithms and productions level software that live at the heart of a complex electromechanical surgical system. We are responsible for a vast set of robotic functions: kinematic & dynamic analysis, motion generation, control algorithms, dynamic system response, tracking performance, rigorous software development etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and test robotic and control algorithms for complex electromechanical systems
• Effectively develop C++ software in a real-time, safety critical environment
• Actively participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews
• Assist w/ regulatory filings such as FDA 510(k) in accordance with Quality guidelines

Qualifications:

• MSc in Robotics, ME, CS, EE, or equivalent field is required
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working on robotics or other complex electromechanical systems is required
• Strong programming experience in C++ is a must, experience with Python and/or Matlab is required
• Solid understanding of serial manipulator design, kinematics & dynamics and controls strongly preferred
• Outstanding communication skills is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 5%, domestic and international is required

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $106,000 - $170,775.

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

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through innovative programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love!

At Johnson & Johnson, we offer a variety of outstanding health and financial benefits, including competitive compensation, 401k, pension, medical, dental, and vision insurance, exercise reimbursement, flexible time off, paid volunteer and parental leave, and more! 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.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource

Required Skills:

C++ Programming Language, Electromechanical Systems

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cognitive Computing, Data Modeling, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Persistence and Tenacity, Project Management, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Scripting Languages, Technologically Savvy

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$106,000.00 - $170,200.00

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