R&D Applications Engineer

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a R&D Applications Engineer , located in US014 MA RAYNHAM - 325 PARAMOUNT DR or US248 PA West Chester - 1302 Wrights Ln E; US244 FL Palm Beach Gardens - 4500 Riverside Dr or US161 IN Warsaw - 700 Orthopaedic Dr

We are seeking an early-career Application Engineer to join our R&D Applications and Master Data team. In this role, you will serve as a   Product Owner   for one or more engineering applications that support product development across our global R&D organization.

You will partner with engineers, IT teams, and external vendors to improve and   maintain   the tools that enable design, simulation, and product lifecycle processes. This is   a great opportunity   to build experience at the intersection of engineering, technology, and product management.

You will report to the   Engineering Applications Manager   and be part of a team driving modern, integrated engineering systems.

Responsibilities : 

Own and Improve Engineering Applications

Act as the product owner for one or more engineering tools (such as design, simulation, or lifecycle management systems)

Maintain and prioritize a backlog of enhancements, fixes, and user needs

Help deliver system updates and improvements that add value to engineering teams

Work Closely with Engineering Teams

Partner with R&D engineers to understand workflows, challenges, and opportunities

Gather and document requirements in a clear and structured way

Translate user needs into actionable development tasks

Support Day-to-Day Operations

Provide support for engineering applications and resolve user issues

Work with IT and vendors to troubleshoot and   maintain   system performance

Monitor system usage and   identify   ways to improve reliability and user experience

Collaborate Across Functions

Partner with IT, data, and business stakeholders to support system updates and integrations

Help ensure engineering applications work effectively with other enterprise systems

Contribute to   maintaining   clean, consistent data across systems

Follow Quality and Compliance Standards

Support documentation and validation activities for system changes

Follow processes   required   in regulated environments (for example, design documentation and traceability)

 Required Qualifications  

Bachelor’s degree in:

Engineering

Computer Science

Information Systems

Or a related field

0–2 years of experience (internships or co-op experience encouraged)

Strong interest in engineering systems, applications, and technology

Qualifications  

Exposure to engineering tools such as:

Computer-aided design (CAD)   i.e.   Unigraphics, Pro-E, Solid Works

Simulation tools   i.e.   ANSYS, LS-DYNA

Product lifecycle management (PLM) systems –   i.e.   Windchill

Experience working on team projects or cross-functional efforts

Basic understanding of product development or engineering workflows

Key Skills  

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to organize work and manage multiple priorities

Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and technologies

Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$64,000.00 - $102,350.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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 Colorado –48 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

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.

Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.

Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).

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