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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Quality Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Jose, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Failure Analysis Engineer! This position will be located in San Jose, California. A pre-identified candidate has been selected for the role, however all applicants will still be considered.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Engineers, Clinical Specialists, Field Service Engineers, and Manufacturing personnel to facilitate a deep understanding of device functionality and failures and to perform in depth root cause analysis.
• Design and execute experiments and test methods to test theories to refine failure modes and determine root cause.
• Acquire, analyze, and interpret information from data logs and various applications as part of root cause analysis.
• Write formal analysis reports, resulting in clear and accurate messaging about analysis findings for a broad audience.
• Provide frequent verbal and written updates of work-in-progress for various meetings.
• Improve investigation methodologies, develop, and validate new test fixtures, and mentor the analysis team in the execution of those methods.
• Engage in other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

A minimum of a Bachelor or equivalent University degree is required with a focus in Science or Computer Science preferred. Advanced degree preferred.

Required:

• 2 or more years of proven industry experience
• At least 1 years’ experience in a regulated environment (medical device, aerospace / defense, or similarly regulated industry)
• At least 1 or more years of experience conducting Failure Investigation/Analysis in an engineering environment.
• Prior experience in a failure analysis role using data log applications and other test tools in support of failure analysis
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confirmed ability to articulate risk and make critical decisions regarding product quality and quality system compliance
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Hazard Analysis, FMEA, Fault Tree, Pareto diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, 5 whys, etc.)
• Proven understanding and ability in the use of trend analysis, Pareto, and other basic charting techniques
• Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills working within all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• Demonstrated technical knowledge across multiple aspects of software engineering
• Experience working with ISO 13485 and 14971, GMP guidelines, FDA regulations
• Flexibility to support changing assignments and priorities in an independent and reliable manner while maintaining a positive and collaborative demeanor
• Six-Sigma, ASQ CQE, or similar certifications

Other:

• This position may require up to 10% domestic travel
• This position has an estimated annual salary of 89,000- 142,600 USD$ for Bay Area California
• - Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
  - Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
  – Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
  – Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
  – Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
  – Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
  For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

89,000- 142,600 USD$

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

• This position has an estimated annual salary of 89,000- 142,600 USD$ for Bay Area California • - Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. - Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). – Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year – Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year – Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year – Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 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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