Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function:
Quality Engineering
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
San Jose, California, United States of America
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Failure Analysis Engineer to be located in San Jose, CA.
About MedTech
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Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Engineers, Clinical Specialists, Field Service Engineers, and Manufacturing personnel to facilitate a deep understanding of device functionality and failures and to perform in depth root cause analysis.
- Design and execute experiments and test methods to test theories to refine failure modes and determine root causes.
- Acquire, analyze, and interpret information from data logs and various applications as part of root cause analysis.
- Write formal analysis reports, resulting in clear and accurate messaging about analysis findings for a broad audience.
- Provide frequent verbal and written updates of work-in-progress for various meetings.
- Improve investigation methodologies, develop, and validate new test fixtures, and mentor the analysis team in the execution of those methods.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent university degree in Computer Science or related field is required. Advanced Degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred.
Experience:
Required:
- 2 or more years of proven industry experience
- At least 1 year of experience in a regulated environment (medical device, aerospace / defense, or similarly regulated industry)
- At least 1 or more years of experience conducting Failure Investigation/Analysis in an engineering environment.
- Prior experience in a failure analysis role using data log applications and other test tools in support of failure analysis
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confirmed ability to articulate risk and make critical decisions regarding product quality and quality system compliance
- Proficiency in root cause analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Hazard Analysis, FMEA, Fault Tree, Pareto diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, 5 whys, etc.)
- Proven understanding and ability in the use of trend analysis, Pareto, and other basic charting techniques
- Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills working within all levels of the organization
Preferred:
- Demonstrated technical knowledge across multiple aspects of software engineering
- Experience working with ISO 13485 and 14971, GMP guidelines, FDA regulations
- Flexibility to support changing assignments and priorities in an independent and reliable manner while maintaining a positive and collaborative demeanor
- Six-Sigma, ASQ CQE, or similar certifications
Other:
- Ability to travel up to 10%, international and domestic if required
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Customer Centricity, Data Savvy, Document Management, Financial Competence, Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP), Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Improvements, Quality Control (QC), Quality Services, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Quality Validation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Supervision, Supply Planning, Technologically Savvy
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$91,000.00 - $147,200.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The expected base pay range for this position, in the Bay Area, is $91,000 - $147,200.
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
