Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (HTI) JJMT Electrophysiology

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

Job Function :

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function :

Mechanical Engineering

Job Category :

Scientific / Technology

All Job Posting Locations :

Irvine California United States of America

Job Description :

Our J&J MedTech Electrophysiology Engineering team is currently recruiting for a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer . The position is located in Irvine California. This position will report on-site 5 days a week.

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 by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were 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 thats 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.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Summary :

The Senior Principal Engineer role is pivotal in establishing the Haifa Tech Incubator (HTI) as a leader indisruptive catheter innovations. The Senior Principal Engineer will drive the incubation of early-stage ideas into high-impact clinically relevant devices that redefine electrophysiology care. The Senior Principal Engineer leadership will accelerate the transfer of breakthrough technologies from concept to clinical application ultimately improving patient outcomes and expanding market leadership.

As a Senior Principal Engineer within our HTI this role will be a key driver of pioneering innovation incatheter developmentfocused on creating groundbreaking solutions that have the potential to revolutionize electrophysiology and cardiac care. This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of scientific discovery technological incubation and strategic market disruption.

The Senior Principal Engineer is expected to lead early-stage projects transforming visionary ideas into tangible prototypes and scalable devices leveraging advanced materials miniaturization and novel navigation technologies.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of medical devices by incubating high-risk high-reward innovations that align with our long-term strategic goals of market leadership and patient impact. The Senior Principal Engineer will operate with entrepreneurial agility fostering a culture of rapid experimentation iterative development and scientific excellence. The Senior Principal Engineer work will directly influence the pipeline of next-generation catheter technologies supporting EP mission to deliver transformative solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

In this role the Senior Principal Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams external research institutions and industry partners acting as a catalyst for disruptive innovation that positions our organization at the forefront of medical device technology.

The Senior Principal Engineer leadership will ensure that promising early-stage ideas are nurtured into commercially viable regulatory-ready products that redefine standards in electrophysiology.

Job Responsibilities :

Strategic Innovation & Vision Setting : Develop and communicate a compelling innovation roadmap for catheter technologies aligning with the incubators mission to deliver transformative solutions. Identify emerging scientific trends disruptive technologies and market opportunities to inform long-term strategic goals.

Technology Incubation & Project Leadership : Lead the ideation conceptualization and early-stage development of novel catheter designs including integrating advanced materials miniaturization techniques and electromagnetic navigation concepts. Drive projects from proof-of-concept through prototype development ensuring alignment with clinical needs and regulatory pathways.

Prototype Development & Validation : Architect and oversee the creation of innovative prototypes tools and fixtures for pre-clinical testing and First-in-Human trials. Overseeing design and implement robust validation protocols ensuring that prototypes meet safety and regulatory standards and meet manufacturability criteria.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership : Act as a central figure in a multidisciplinary teamincluding R&D manufacturing regulatory and external research partnersto facilitate seamless technology transfer and scale-up. Mentor junior engineers and technicians fostering a culture of scientific curiosity experimentation and continuous improvement.

Knowledge Transfer & Process Optimization : Establish and lead knowledge transfer initiatives from incubation to full development and production including guiding the later stages of process characterization risk assessments and process validation.

Regulatory & Quality Assurance Leadership : Develop and review technical documentation validation protocols and design controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and other relevant standards to support First In Human use. Facilitate regulatory submissions and support clinical trial activities by providing technical expertise.

Market & Technology Trend Analysis : Stay at the forefront of electrophysiology and catheter innovation by evaluating emerging trends such as electromagnetically navigated devices flexible materials and miniaturized electronics. Translate insights into actionable project goals and prototypes that maintain competitive advantage.

Incubator Culture & Strategic Growth : Foster an entrepreneurial environment within the incubator by encouraging risk-taking rapid prototyping and iterative testing. Contribute to strategic planning partnership development and external collaborations to accelerate incubation success and technology commercialization.

Qualifications : Required :

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Biomedical Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline. Masters or PhD preferred with a focus on medical device development materials science or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years in medical device R&D with extensive experience in early-stage technology incubation innovative device design and development. Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to prototype initial validation to initial clinical use. Must possess a clear mastery of theoretical and practical fundamentals and experimental engineering techniques. Experience in catheter development a plus.
• Deep expertise in design miniaturization and advanced manufacturing techniques. Proficiency in prototyping tools (SolidWorks AutoCAD) validation methodologies and process excellence tools. Familiarity with electromagnetically navigated devices advanced materials and flexible electronics is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams mentor junior engineers and manage projects with minimal supervision. Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on disruptive innovation and strategic growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership regulatory bodies and external partners. Proven ability to foster collaborative relationships across internal teams and external research institution.
• An estimate of travel up to 25% may be required both domestic and international

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.

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 employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills : Preferred Skills :

Contract Management Design Thinking Fact-Based Decision Making Feasibility Studies Financial Competence Leadership Lean Supply Chain Management Mechanical Engineering Product Development Project Integration Management Project Management Methodology (PMM) Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Application Strategic Supply Chain Management Tactical Planning Technical Credibility Vendor Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122K - $212K

Additional Description for Pay Transparency :

The Company maintains highly competitive performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporations performance over a calendar / performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys discretion on an individual basis. Employees and / or eligible dependents may be 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. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits : Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Holiday pay including Floating Holidays up to 13 days per calendar year Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

GP,Maintenance Planning,ASP.NET,Food Processing,Catia

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 122 - 212