Posting Title: Operations Test Process Engineer: Surgical Robotics - OTTAVA About MedTech Surgery Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. 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 Operations Test Process Engineer, in support of the OTTAVA Surgical Robotic Platform. Purpose: The Operations Test Process Engineer supports manufacturing execution for the OTTAVA production line. This hands-on, shop-floor role serves as the first line of technical support for manufacturing test activities. The engineer will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and NPI Engineering to maintain production continuity and product quality. The role supports testing of robotic subsystems, troubleshooting of test failures, root cause identification, and quality system execution. You will be responsible for: • Manufacturing Test Support o Responsible for ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations and escalating issues when appropriate. o Work directly with Manufacturing Associates and cross-functional engineering partners to identify and resolve technical issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or production continuity. • Test Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis o Investigate manufacturing test failures using structured troubleshooting and problem-solving methods. o Troubleshoot test hardware, software, and system interfaces. o Document findings, define containment actions, and partner with Test, NPI Engineering, and Quality on permanent corrective actions. o Capture technical knowledge and recurring failure modes to improve troubleshooting consistency and reduce production downtime. • Quality and Compliance o Support change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, and related quality system activities. o Participate in nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessments, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. o Ensure assigned manufacturing and documentation activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and applicable quality requirements.
Qualifications / Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. • 0-4 years of relevant engineering experience. Internship, co-op, academic project, research, or laboratory experience may be considered. • Hands-on experience with engineering testing, scripting, or technical troubleshooting through academic or professional work. • Ability to interpret test results and systematically troubleshoot hardware, software, and system-level failures. • Basic Linux and scripting experience, preferably with Python, and the ability to read and debug scripts. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills. • Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, NPI Engineering, and R&D partners. • Ability to work 100% onsite
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, automated test systems, data acquisition tools, SQL, Linux, or manufacturing data analysis. • Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems, robotic systems, complex capital equipment, or integrated hardware/software products. • Exposure to a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, or automotive. • Familiarity with change controls, CAPAs, NCRs, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes. • A hands-on, ownership-oriented approach and the ability to respond with urgency to production issues while maintaining quality and compliance.
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