About this R&D Applications Engineer role at Johnson & Johnson
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Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Biomedical EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob 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
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$64,000.00 - $102,350.00Additional 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
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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).
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