Staff Engineer, Digital Transformation – MedTech R&D

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 Staff Engineer, Digital Transformation – MedTech R&D.  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 Staff Engineer, Digital Transformation enables the continuous evolution of the MedTech R&D product lifecycle and digital thread through the development of sector wide processes and digital platforms including PLM, ALM, CAD, Digital Adoption, and Design Engagement. These processes and platforms form the foundational infrastructure for MedTech R&D, with adaptive, data‑driven, and increasingly autonomous digital capabilities layered on top. The engineer partners across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to deliver processes and scalable digital capabilities that improve speed, quality, and user experience while supporting both operational stability and future innovation. While specific tools and technologies may evolve over time, accountability for value delivery, platform stewardship, and continuous improvement remains constant. 

You will be responsible for:

• Provides technical and functional leadership across multiple platforms or capability areas; designs scalable, future ready solutions aligned to the digital thread and sector ecosystem; leads ambiguous or exploratory initiatives involving emerging technologies; influences standards, architectures, or practices used across multiple business units; serves as a trusted technical advisor to Managers and Senior Managers.
• Design, configure, enhance, and operate digital capabilities across R&D systems.
• Enable the digital thread across front‑end R&D, product development/NPI, and lifecycle R&D.
• Support business onboarding, migrations, and adoption of enterprise R&D digital platforms.
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and support opportunities for automation and adaptive, data‑driven digital capabilities.
• Participate in pilots, continuous improvement initiatives, and emerging technology exploration.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required, Advanced Degree strongly preferred.  Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field highly desired.
• At least 8-12+ years of relevant experience required. Equivalent experience, certifications, or demonstrated expertise may be considered in lieu of formal years of experience.
• Understanding of product development, NPI, and lifecycle R&D processes required.
• Experience with enterprise digital platforms, R&D systems, or regulated environments required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT.
• Strong learning, systems thinking, and problem-solving mindset.
• Experience with PLM, ALM, CAD, and/or digital thread concepts strongly preferred.
• Exposure to automation, data, or intelligent digital capabilities highly desired.
• Experience working in global or multi‑business environments preferred.
• Ability to design scalable, future‑ready digital solutions.
• Influence standards, architectures, and best practices across multiple business units.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and evaluating emerging technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.

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.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Coaching, Critical Thinking, Customer Alignment, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Industry Analysis, Innovation, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Improvements, Product Management, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Report Writing, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Development Management, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$109,000.00 - $174,800.00

For Bay Area:

$125,000.00 - $201,250.00

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)).
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
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits