Senior Engineer, R&D Software Engineer

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, seeking a Senior Engineer, R&D Software Engineer to enhance surgical technologies. This role involves developing digital solutions that improve R&D processes and collaborating cross-functionally to drive innovation in MedTech.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions aligned to the R&D digital thread
• Enabling and enhancing digital platforms such as PLM, ALM, CAD, and related enterprise tools
• Leading the design of scalable, future-ready digital solutions across the product lifecycle
• Partnering across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to deliver integrated digital capabilities
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities for automation and data-driven solutions
• Supporting onboarding, migrations, and adoption of enterprise R&D platforms
• Writing clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation
• Delivering technical reports, memoranda, and knowledge-sharing materials
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers on processes, tools, and best practices
• Participating in pilots and exploration of emerging technologies to support innovation
• Influencing standards, architectures, and engineering practices across business units
• Operating effectively in ambiguous environments and leading exploratory initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field); advanced degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in software or systems engineering
• Solid understanding of product development, New Product Introduction (NPI), and lifecycle R&D processes
• Hands-on experience with PLM, ALM, CAD, and/or digital thread concepts
• Experience working with enterprise digital platforms and/or R&D systems
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, IT)
• Strong systems thinking, problem-solving skills, and learning agility
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex technical solutions and driving measurable outcomes
• Ability to contribute under general direction while impacting operational goals
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%
• Experience working in regulated environments preferred
• Experience with automation, advanced data capabilities, or intelligent digital solutions
• Exposure to global or multi-business environments
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable and future-ready digital architectures
• Experience influencing technical standards, frameworks, or best practices across organizations
• Comfort evaluating and implementing emerging technologies
• Experience supporting enterprise system adoption and digital transformation initiatives