Johnson & Johnson

Principal Engineer, Human Factors

Johnson & Johnson$117K — $201K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Usability Engineering, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years experience; 6 years with a Master's; or 4 years with a PhD.
  • Experience in Human Factors and Usability Engineering in medical device design required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with effective interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Familiarity with HF regulations and ISO, FDA, International regulations, and ASTM standards preferred.
  • Experience in drug and combination product development, including regulatory submissions preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
  • Author, review and contribute to Human Factors and engineering documentation, including protocols and regulatory submissions.
  • Apply advanced Human Factors methodologies to maintain device specifications supporting product development.
  • Independently lead projects, manage timelines, and drive process improvements.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for product quality and efficiency improvements.
  • Conduct literature reviews and stay updated on scientific developments.
  • Establish project priorities and resource needs to meet team objectives.
  • Analyze data, support regulatory compliance, and advise project teams on resource utilization.

Benefits

  • Eligible for a consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan.
  • Vacation - 120 hours per year.
  • Sick leave - 40 hours per year (more for certain states).
  • Holiday pay - 13 days per year.
  • Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of a child’s birth/adoption/foster care.
  • Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per year.
  • Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per year.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
Industrial Design & Human Factors

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Milpitas, California, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for our Principal Engineer, Human Factors position, to be located in Malvern, PA or Milpitas, CA.

Purpose: The Principal Engineer, Human Factors will work within the Human Factors & User Experience team in the Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) group as part of the broader Drug Product Development & Delivery (DPD&D) organization.

The Principal Engineer, Human Factors will work independently and under minimal supervision to contribute to Human Factors efforts across a broad range of combination product and drug product development programs, including subcutaneous and intramuscular injectors, nasal sprays, custom drug delivery devices, and complex drug preparation and administration procedures. This individual will support Human Factors and Usability Engineering activities across various stages of development within the DDS group. Responsibilities include authoring Human Factors plans and protocols, planning and executing Human Factors research and studies, and developing reports and summaries. Additional activities include conducting user research and inquiries, facilitating user studies, gathering and analyzing data, identifying user needs, developing user descriptions, and supporting regulatory interactions.

You will be responsible for:

  • Working in a highly dynamic environment while supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Authoring, reviewing, and contributing to Human Factors and engineering documentation, including study protocols, reports, manuscripts, design control documentation, regulatory submissions, and other technical documents; summarizing, interpreting, and communicating study results and conclusions.
  • Applying advanced engineering and Human Factors methodologies to product development activities, maintaining ownership of device specifications, and supporting product development and regulatory activities.
  • Independently leading assigned projects; developing and implementing new ideas and process improvements; managing priorities and timelines; and contributing to achievement of project objectives.
  • Applying scientific and technical expertise to assigned projects; evaluating emerging technologies, methods, and literature; and identifying opportunities to improve product quality, process efficiency, and technical approaches.
  • Conducting literature reviews, staying current with scientific and technical developments, and applying relevant knowledge to ongoing and future projects.
  • Participating in scientific meetings, professional development activities, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate.
  • Establishing project priorities, timelines, resource needs, and execution plans to support team objectives and deliverables.
  • Managing project resources and budgets, ensuring availability of required materials and equipment, supporting purchasing decisions, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Analyzing and interpreting data, making technical recommendations and decisions, refining methodologies, supporting regulatory inspection readiness, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements, and advising project teams on research objectives and resource utilization.


Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Usability Engineering, Industrial Design, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required; 6 years with a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD.
  • Experience applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering principles to the design and development of medical devices and/or combination products, including planning, conducting, and documenting formative and summative studies required.
  • Effective oral and written communication with strong interpersonal skills required.
  • Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) is required.
  • Familiarity with applicable HF regulations and with ISO, FDA, International regulations, and ASTM standards is preferred.
  • Experience with other aspects of drug and combination product development, including regulatory submissions for clinical trials and marketing approvals is preferred.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Concept Testing, Critical Thinking, Customer Intelligence, Human Factor Engineering, Industry Analysis, Organizing, Product Design, Product Improvements, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Product Testing, Prototyping, Research and Development, Risk Management, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

For Bay Area:
$134,000.00 - $231,150.00

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

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