Johnson & Johnson

R&D Applications Engineer

Johnson & Johnson$64K — $102K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 0-2 years of experience, including internships or co-ops.
  • Strong interest in engineering systems, applications, and technology.
  • Exposure to engineering tools such as CAD (e.g., Unigraphics, Pro-E, Solid Works) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS-DYNA).
  • Basic understanding of product development or engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Product Owner for engineering applications supporting product development.
  • Prioritize enhancements and manage user needs backlog.
  • Deliver system updates and enhancements for engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with R&D engineers to identify and document workflows and challenges.
  • Translate user requirements into development tasks.
  • Support users and troubleshoot engineering application issues.
  • Monitor and improve system performance and user experience.

Benefits

  • Consolidated retirement plan and savings plan eligibility.
  • Generous vacation time (120 hours/year).
  • Paid sick time of up to 56 hours/year based on location.
  • 13 holidays plus floating holidays per calendar year.
  • Work, Personal, and Family Time up to 40 hours/year.
  • 480 hours of parental leave within one year of child birth/adoption.
  • 240 hours of bereavement leave for immediate family members.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
Biomedical Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a R&D Applications Engineer , located in US014 MA RAYNHAM - 325 PARAMOUNT DR or US248 PA West Chester - 1302 Wrights Ln E; US244 FL Palm Beach Gardens - 4500 Riverside Dr or US161 IN Warsaw - 700 Orthopaedic Dr

We are seeking an early-career Application Engineer to join our R&D Applications and Master Data team. In this role, you will serve as a Product Owner for one or more engineering applications that support product development across our global R&D organization.

You will partner with engineers, IT teams, and external vendors to improve and maintain the tools that enable design, simulation, and product lifecycle processes. This is a great opportunity to build experience at the intersection of engineering, technology, and product management.

You will report to the Engineering Applications Manager and be part of a team driving modern, integrated engineering systems.

Responsibilities:

Own and Improve Engineering Applications

  • Act as the product owner for one or more engineering tools (such as design, simulation, or lifecycle management systems)


  • Maintain and prioritize a backlog of enhancements, fixes, and user needs


  • Help deliver system updates and improvements that add value to engineering teams


Work Closely with Engineering Teams

  • Partner with R&D engineers to understand workflows, challenges, and opportunities


  • Gather and document requirements in a clear and structured way


  • Translate user needs into actionable development tasks


Support Day-to-Day Operations

  • Provide support for engineering applications and resolve user issues


  • Work with IT and vendors to troubleshoot and maintain system performance


  • Monitor system usage and identify ways to improve reliability and user experience


Collaborate Across Functions

  • Partner with IT, data, and business stakeholders to support system updates and integrations


  • Help ensure engineering applications work effectively with other enterprise systems


  • Contribute to maintaining clean, consistent data across systems


Follow Quality and Compliance Standards

  • Support documentation and validation activities for system changes


  • Follow processes required in regulated environments (for example, design documentation and traceability)


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in:


  • Engineering


  • Computer Science


  • Information Systems


  • Or a related field


  • 0-2 years of experience (internships or co-op experience encouraged)


  • Strong interest in engineering systems, applications, and technology


Qualifications

  • Exposure to engineering tools such as:


  • Computer-aided design (CAD) i.e. Unigraphics, Pro-E, Solid Works


  • Simulation tools i.e. ANSYS, LS-DYNA


  • Product lifecycle management (PLM) systems - i.e. Windchill


  • Experience working on team projects or cross-functional efforts


  • Basic understanding of product development or engineering workflows


Key Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking


  • Clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences


  • Ability to organize work and manage multiple priorities


  • Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and technologies


  • Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach


Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$64,000.00 - $102,350.00

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

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

Additional information can be found through the link below.

Co-Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language:

Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.

Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.

Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension).

Positions Represented by CBA: Please use the following language:

This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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

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