Johnson & Johnson

Hardware Test Engineer

Johnson & Johnson$91K — $147K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
  • 0 - 2 years in hardware test engineering, manufacturing test engineering, or automated test equipment development.
  • Strong understanding of requirements development and systems engineering.
  • Experience in DFT and test architecture development.
  • Proficiency in automated test equipment design with knowledge in Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Translate product requirements into manufacturing test and process requirements.
  • Lead Design for Test (DFT) reviews across multiple levels and define diagnostic strategies.
  • Develop comprehensive test strategies for various validation and production phases.
  • Create and establish specifications for test equipment while leading its development from concept to release.
  • Manage suppliers and system integrators, overseeing project schedules and budgets.
  • Develop validation plans to ensure successful deployment of test systems into manufacturing.
  • Monitor test performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Participation in a consolidated retirement plan and savings plan (401(k)).
  • Generous vacation time totaling 120 hours per calendar year.
  • Paid sick time ranging from 40-56 hours per calendar year depending on state of residence.
  • Thirteen paid holidays, including floating holidays.
  • Up to 480 hours of parental leave within one year of a new child.
  • Flexible work and personal time, with up to 40 hours per calendar year available.
  • Additional leaves such as caregiver, bereavement, and volunteer time included.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
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

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for Hardware Test Engineer

We are seeking a Hardware Test Engineer with exceptional drive to lead the development, validation, and deployment of manufacturing test solutions for complex electromechanical, robotic, and medical device systems. This role is responsible for defining test requirements, driving Design for Test (DFT) methodologies, developing test strategies, designing automated test equipment, creating software solutions, managing external vendors, validating test systems, and deploying scalable manufacturing test processes. our next-generation surgical robotics platforms.

Why This Role Matters: This role offers the opportunity to shape manufacturing test strategy early in the product lifecycle, preventing costly delays and ensuring our products can scale while meeting the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate combines strong systems engineering, hardware design, software development, and manufacturing expertise with the ability to lead cross-functional programs and influence product architecture to ensure robust, scalable, and cost-effective test solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Development
  • Translate PRD/PRDO and business requirements into manufacturing test, equipment, and process requirements.
  • Decompose system requirements into PCBA, subsystem, software, equipment, and manufacturing test requirements.
  • Maintain requirements traceability and identify testability risks early in product development.

Design for Test (DFT)
  • Lead DFT reviews at PCBA, subassembly, subsystem, system, and software levels.
  • Define diagnostic strategies, fault isolation methods, and test coverage requirements.
  • Collaborate with design teams to improve testability, manufacturability, and serviceability.

Test Strategy & Process Development
  • Develop test strategies for EVT, DVT, PVT, validation, and production.
  • Establish test coverage, release criteria, and manufacturing readiness plans.
  • Create test methods, procedures, calibration plans, failure workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Test Equipment Development
  • Define test equipment specifications and acceptance criteria.
  • Design and develop electrical, mechanical, and software test solutions.
  • Select and implement appropriate hardware and software platforms, including PXI, LabVIEW, Python, PLCs, vision systems, and MES-integrated solutions.
  • Lead equipment development from concept through production release.

Software Development
  • Develop and maintain automated test software, data acquisition systems, diagnostics, and reporting tools.
  • Integrate test systems with MES, databases, and manufacturing analytics platforms.

Vendor & Project Management
  • Manage suppliers and system integrators, including SOW development, technical reviews, contract support, and acceptance testing.
  • Lead project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables for outsourced equipment development.

Validation & Deployment
  • Develop validation plans including MSA, GR&R, correlation studies, FAT, and SAT.
  • Deploy test systems into manufacturing and support pilot builds, product launches, and global factory transfers.
  • Monitor yield, throughput, uptime, and overall test performance to drive continuous improvement.


Qualifications

Education
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.


Experience

0 - 2 years in hardware test engineering, manufacturing test engineering, or automated test equipment development.

Technical Skills
  • Requirements development and systems engineering
  • DFT and test architecture development
  • Automated test equipment design
  • Electrical, mechanical, and software development
  • Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent test software platforms
  • Validation methodologies (MSA, GR&R, FAT, SAT)
  • MES integration, data analysis, and manufacturing process development
  • Vendor and project management. undefined


Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Controls Compliance, Execution Focus, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning (ML), Project Management, Prototyping, Robotic Automation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scope Management, Smart Systems, Systems Development, Technologically Savvy, Testing

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$91,000.00 - $147,200.00

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

The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language:
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

About Johnson & Johnson

Scio Diamond creates single-crystal Type IIa diamonds for the jewelry market and for industrial applications. It employs a patent-protected chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process in a precisely controlled laboratory setting to produce diamonds. It was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.

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