Failure Analysis Engineer

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 jnj.com

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We are searching for the best talent for a Failure Analysis Engineer to be based in Santa Clara, CA.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech.

You will be responsible for:

• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 2 or more years of proven industry experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in a regulated environment (medical device, aerospace / defense, or similarly regulated industry).
• At least 1 year 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, international and domestic if required.
• Advanced Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with ISO 13485 and 14971, GMP guidelines, FDA regulations preferred.
• Flexibility to support changing assignments and priorities in an independent and reliable manner while maintaining a positive and collaborative demeanor preferred.
• Six-Sigma, ASQ CQE, or similar certifications preferred.

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. 

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