Director, R&D Hardware Engineering

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Location : Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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.

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for the Director, Hardware Engineering. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

The Director, Hardware Engineering will lead the strategy, development, and execution of hardware platforms that power the next-generation medical devices, including the Automated Impella Controller (AIC) and other mission-critical hardware products. This role requires strong technical depth in hardware systems engineering, medical device product development, and leadership skills to drive cross‑functional collaboration from concept through commercialization.

The Director will oversee electrical, mechanical, and systems hardware engineering teams, ensuring innovative, reliable, and compliant solutions that meet patient and clinician needs while aligning with the business strategy.

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the hardware engineering vision for controller platforms (AIC) and other critical hardware systems.
• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams of electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers.
• Collaborate closely with software, systems, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and clinical teams.

Product Development

Execution & Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

The company 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, please contact us via https : / / www.jnj.com / contact-us / careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $160,000.00 to $276,000.00. The position is eligible for an annual performance bonus and participation in the company’s long‑term incentive program. Employees may also participate in various benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans. Full details are available on our careers site.

Application Deadline

This job posting is anticipated to close on November 30, 2025. The company may extend this time period; the posting will remain available on the careers site accordingly.

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