Johnson & Johnson

Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer

Johnson & Johnson$180K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or related field
  • 2 years of experience in robotics and controls engineering or a similar role
  • Proficiency in C++ for developing robotic controls algorithms
  • Experience with Python for testing, validation, and analysis
  • Familiarity with real-time software development in safety-critical environments

Responsibilities

  • Design and build advanced medical robotic platforms in R&D
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop medical software
  • Lead development of real-time robotic controls algorithms
  • Create and execute benchtop tests and analyze results
  • Define software requirements with System Engineers for surgical tools
  • Engage in algorithm design discussions and peer code reviews
  • Develop methods for human-robot interaction alongside clinical engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
Full Job Description
Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
Robotics

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Employer: Auris Health, Inc.

Job Title: Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer

Job Code:

Job Location: Santa Clara, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $180,000 - $200,000

Job Duties: Design and build advanced medical robotic platforms as part of the Strategic Robotics R&D team. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, systems) to develop software for medical applications. Lead development and implementation of robotic controls algorithms in C++ for a surgical tool in a real-time, safety critical environment. Create Python scripts to execute benchtop tests for subsystem characterization and surgical tool performance validation and to post-process and analyze test results. Develop software requirements in collaboration with System Engineers to define surgical tool behaviors and performance. Participate in algorithm design discussions and provide feedback to peers in code reviews. Develop novel methods for human-robot interaction by working closely with clinical engineers and physicians. Provide design guidance on robot-to-tool interactions with mechanical and electrical engineers. Quickly implement concept proofs and prototypes, and implement robust long term solutions. Participate in multi-functional design discussions and code reviews. Plan team resource allocations throughout the project timeline and communicate team needs and bottlenecks to the project management team.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer-related occupation.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 7/24/2026.

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