Engineer, Digital Transformation

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:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Software/Systems Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Irvine, California, United States of America, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, Milpitas, California, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America

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

We are searching for the best talent for a Engineer, Digital Transformation.   This role can be located at any J&J MedTech site and will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week onsite. 

Purpose:
The Engineer, Digital Transformation role enables continuous evolution of the MedTech R&D product lifecycle and digital thread by developing sector-wide processes and digital platforms (PLM, ALM, CAD, Digital Adoption, Design Engagement). You will help build and steward the foundational infrastructure for MedTech R&D and layer adaptive, data-driven, and increasingly autonomous capabilities on top. Working cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT, you will deliver scalable digital capabilities that improve speed, quality, and user experience while balancing operational stability and future innovation. Accountability for value delivery, platform stewardship, and continuous improvement is central to this role.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead design, configuration, enhancement, and operation of digital capabilities across R&D systems
• Architect and implement capabilities that enable the digital thread across front-end R&D, product development/NPI, and lifecycle R&D
• Act as a subject matter expert in one or more functional or technical domains
• Support business onboarding, migrations, and adoption of enterprise R&D digital platforms
• Drive platform onboarding activities, migration execution, user adoption, documentation, and standards
• Prepare and share knowledge artifacts, run workshops, and train stakeholders
• Identify and enable automation, adaptive, and data-driven digital capabilities
• Surface opportunities for automation and intelligent capabilities, participate in pilots and proofs-of-concept
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement across multiple stakeholders or processes
• Maintain accountability for delivering measurable business value, platform stewardship, and ongoing improvements

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required, Advanced Degree strongly preferred.  Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Solid understanding of product development, NPI, and lifecycle R&D processes
• Hands-on experience with PLM, ALM, CAD, and/or digital thread concepts
• Experience with enterprise digital platforms, R&D systems, or working in regulated environments
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT
• Strong systems thinking, learning agility, and problem-solving mindset
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex capabilities and driving outcomes
• Up to 10% domestic travel

Preferred:

• Exposure to automation, data platforms, or intelligent digital capabilities (e.g., analytics, ML-enabled tooling, integration automation)
• Experience working in global or multi-business environments
• Subject matter expertise in one or more digital capability areas (platform configuration, integrations, data models, governance)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical work
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

 
 

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), 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 Credibility, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$92,000.00 - $148,350.00

For Bay Area:

$106,000.00 - $170,200.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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