Principal Electrical Engineer

Johnson & Johnson•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$157,000 - $217,400

About The Position

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. Robotics & Digital Solutions, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer located in Santa Clara, CA. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions, we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions 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. 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. Johnson & Johnson MedTech is developing a robotic surgical platform that will set a new standard for the modern OR and transform the surgical experience. OTTAVA is designed as a multi-specialty soft-tissue surgery robot, activating the benefits of AI/ML, connecting health data inside the operating room and out. Overview: We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for MONARCH® with deep expertise in PCB design, electrical system architecture, and medical device safety standards such as IEC 60601. The candidate will lead the design and development of complex electronic systems for regulated medical devices, ensuring compliance with global safety and EMC requirements. This role requires strong experience in high-reliability PCB layout, power architecture, EMI/EMC mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (BS with strong experience acceptable).
10+ years in electronics design and understanding the requirements of all phases of product development
5+ years in medical device development
Advanced PCB design and layout
Analog and digital circuit design
Power electronics
EMC / EMI mitigation
Isolation design
Safety compliance

Nice To Haves

High-voltage medical equipment design
Motor control systems
RF or high-speed digital design
Compliance with global regulatory approvals (FDA, CE)
Medical isolation (MOPP / MOOP)
Leakage current limits
Creepage and clearance
EMC mitigation strategies
Surge and ESD protection
Safety critical design reviews
Risk management

Responsibilities

System Architecture Lead electrical system architecture for medical devices.
Define power distribution, grounding strategy, isolation schemes, and safety architecture.
Ensure compliance with medical electrical safety standards including IEC 60601-1.
Develop system-level block diagrams and electrical specifications.
PCB Design & Layout Lead design of multi-layer PCBs including high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits.
Define PCB layout guidelines for: -Creepage and clearance -Patient isolation barriers -EMI/EMC performance -Thermal management Work closely with layout engineers to ensure compliance with medical safety spacing rules.
Compliance & Regulatory Ensure products meet: -IEC 60601-1 -IEC 60601-1-2 -IEC 62304 (system integration) -ISO 14971 Support EMC, surge, ESD, EFT, and immunity testing.
Design mitigation strategies (MOVs, TVS, filters, shielding, grounding).
Circuit Design Design mitigation strategies (MOVs, TVS, filters, shielding, grounding). -Power supplies -Isolation barriers -Patient-connected circuits -Sensor interfaces -High-speed digital systems Design mitigation strategies (MOVs, TVS, filters, shielding, grounding).
Safety & Risk Management Perform electrical hazard analysis.
Support risk management documentation.
Ensure patient and operator protection (MOOP / MOPP).
Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership to electrical and PCB teams.
Conduct design reviews and failure analysis.
Mentor junior engineers and layout designers.
Define best practices for hardware development.

Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $157,000.00 - $217,400.00 USD Annual.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year.
Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits