Johnson & Johnson

NPI & LCM Principal Engineer | Irvine, CA

Johnson & Johnson$102K — $177K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, biomedical engineering, or a related field; master's preferred.
  • 6-8+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Mastery of engineering theory and applications is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
  • Proficiency in statistical software, such as Minitab, is mandatory.
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) preferred.
  • Business and financial acumen are crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost-reduction initiatives for products and materials using engineering and financial analysis.
  • Resolve complex engineering challenges independently and represent the organization in technical discussions.
  • Apply advanced engineering methods to meet business and technical needs.
  • Consult management on technical problems, risks, and developments.
  • Plan and direct engineering projects of various sizes and complexities.
  • Execute tasks to create or improve techniques, processes, or products.
  • Supervise engineers and technicians, managing schedules and resources.

Benefits

  • Eligible for 401(k) and company retirement plans.
  • 120 hours of vacation per calendar year.
  • 40 hours of sick time (up to 56 hours in certain states) per calendar year.
  • 13 days of holiday pay per calendar year, including floating holidays.
  • Parental leave of 480 hours within one year post childbirth/adoption.
  • 240 hours bereavement leave for immediate family members.
  • Volunteer leave of 32 hours per calendar year.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Process Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:
About Electrophysiology

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

As Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology, we have one goal - to ensure those with atrial fibrillation can live the lives they want. For more than 30 years, we've been the global market leader in the science and technology of cardiac arrythmia treatment. Our suite of tools means electrophysiologists are empowered to personalize their approaches for patients with effective and reproducible workflows. Together, we're changing what it means to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or other cardiac arrhythmias.

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 a NPI & LCM Principal Engineer to join our J&J Electrophysiology team. This position is based in Irvine, CA.

Purpose:

The NPI & LCM Principal Engineer provides strategic technical leadership across new product development, design transfer, commercialization, and lifecycle management, serving as the primary engineering liaison between R&D and Supply Chain. Working with significant autonomy, this role directs cross-functional engineering teams to deliver safe, compliant, manufacturable, reliable, and cost-effective products that achieve quality, yield, capability, and delivery objectives.

The Principal Engineer defines technical direction, project scope, equipment needs, resources, and schedules; leads design and process changes; and develops the specifications, work instructions, validation protocols, reports, and controlled documentation required for successful execution and compliance. As a technical authority, the role supervises and coordinates engineers and technicians, mentors junior engineers, and drives effective decisions that strengthen product quality, operational performance, and long-term business value.

The role converts product and process requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions by leading design for manufacturability, product and process characterization, tooling and equipment development, production test methods, and qualification and validation activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, and APQ. It applies advanced engineering principles and Process Excellence methods to optimize yield, resolve complex mechanical and electrical assembly challenges, and sustain manufacturing performance.

You will be responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

  • Lead cost-reduction initiatives for products, materials, and manufacturing techniques using engineering and financial analysis.
  • Independently resolve complex engineering challenges and represent the organization in technical discussions.
  • Apply advanced engineering methods and cross-disciplinary knowledge to address business and technical needs.
  • Consult management on unusual technical problems, risks, and developments.
  • Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct engineering projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Execute complex assignments that develop new or improved techniques, procedures, equipment, materials, processes, or products.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert by establishing and evaluating project plans and technical criteria.
  • Assess the feasibility and technical soundness of proposed tests, products, processes, and equipment.
  • Supervise and review technical work, estimate resource needs, assign responsibilities, and manage schedules.
  • Ensure equipment, processes, design reviews, and pre-validation activities comply with safety, quality, health, and environmental standards.
  • Communicate business issues and opportunities to management while ensuring teams have the resources needed for compliance.
  • Maintain personal and company compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures, and perform other assigned duties.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, biomedical engineering, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • 6-8+ years of relevant experience is required.
  • Demonstrated mastery of engineering theory, practical applications, and experimental techniques is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Experience presenting to senior management is preferred.
  • Proficiency with CAD software, such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks, is preferred.
  • Proficiency with statistical software, such as Minitab, is required.
  • Project management skills are preferred.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or other Process Excellence certification is preferred.
  • Strong business and financial acumen is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build strong internal and external relationships is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are required.
  • Ability to prioritize competing requests and recommend effective alternatives is required.
  • Knowledge of project management tools and processes, with the ability to apply them across diverse business settings, is required.
  • Must be able to travel up to 20% for business.


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Required Skills:
Business Acumen, Communication, Financial Acumen, Statistical Software

Preferred Skills:
CAD/CAM Software, Process Excellence, Project Management, Six Sigma

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

About Johnson & Johnson

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