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Principal Electrical Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$128,079 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering 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 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. Key Responsibilities
• System Architecture
+ Lead electrical system architecture for medical devices.
+ Define power distribution, grounding strategy, isolati...