Principal R&D Technician (Extrusion) - Shockwave Medical

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Job Function : R&D Operations

Job Sub Function :

Product Development Testing

Job Category :

Business Enablement / Support

All Job Posting Locations :

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description :

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Principal R&D Technician - Shockwave Medica l to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that's pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Principal R&D Technician (Extrusion Technology) will work closely with R&D Engineers to support the polymer extrusion development and optimization of polymer tubing extrusion processes for medical devices. This role involves hands on operation of extrusion equipment, fabrication of plastic tubing prototypes, including single- and multi-lumen configurations and providing feedback for continuous design and process improvements. The Principal R&D Technician will also be responsible for testing extruded tubing, accurately documenting process parameters and results and maintaining all related logs, forms and records. This role is a subject matter expert in extrusion technology, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for technical development of extrusion processes, tooling and equipment for extruded products

Ability to work with minimal direction and use good judgement and previous experience to bring a concept to reality

Create and maintain accurate documentation of tool drawings, design concepts and concepts, maintain documentation per quality system requirements (e.g., drawings, protocols, reports)

Proactively recommends new ideas and / or improvements pertaining to design and process

Analyze, evaluate, source, and coordinate the procurement of new polymer materials to support prototyping and pilot operation

Support the development of test methods and protocols / reports for in-vitro, in-vivo as well as verification and validation testing

Responsible for component and assembly documentation for new products being developed

Lead and mentor other technicians to reach departmental and company objectives

Partner with engineers to design and assemble functional prototypes and provide feedback on assembly process and design

Drive equipment procurement, installation (IQ, Calibration, Maintenance)

Assist engineers with product and process design, development, and optimization

Initiates root cause investigation and analysis

Perform equipment installation and qualification

Lead product and process characterization and design verification testing

Prepare test samples (products / materials / solutions) for routine and qualification testing

Design and fabrication of fixtures and tooling for product builds and testing (i.e. pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic)

Responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of lab instruments / equipment

Create and maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, test methods and processes

Train other technicians, assemblers and engineers on procedures and product assembly

Develop and draft Manufacturing Process Instructions

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma required with a minimum of 10 years' experience as R&D Technician (or relevant experience) in the medical device industry or Associate's degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience as an R&D Technician in the medical device industry

Minimum 2 years' experience in a polymer plastic extruder manufacturing environment

Knowledge of plastics, extrusion process, material selection and testing

Ability to communicate effectively with all cross-functional team members

Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices

Machine shop experience is preferred

Proficient with MS Office

Comfortable working in a clean room environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Operate as a team and / or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements

Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs

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, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$32.07 - $51.50

Additional Description for Pay Transparency :

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and / or eligible dependents are 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. 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 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 Condolence Leave - 30 days for an immediate family member : 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave - 10 days Volunteer Leave - 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below.