Principal Engineer, Absorbable Materials and Scaffolds, R&D - MedTech

Johnson & Johnson is dedicated to improving health through innovative medical technologies and solutions. Explore our work at jnj.com . Principal Engineer, Absorbable Biomaterials & Scaffolds, R&D – MedTech As the subject‑matter expert and technical lead, you will advance polycaprolactone (PCL)‑based biomaterials for 3D printed, bio‑absorbable scaffolds used in soft‑tissue applications such as breast implants. The role supports a global collaboration with an external partner, driving material science, testing, and integration into product design. Responsibilities Collaborate with the external technology partner on all aspects of PCL material technology for breast implant and soft‑tissue applications. Develop and manage relationships with third‑party PCL and absorbable material suppliers in partnership with the external partner. Own and lead knowledge transfer on absorbable materials, suppliers, specifications, performance and safety data. Collaborate on material degradation, absorption, and mechanical performance testing; prepare technical reports and deliverables for design history files per ISO 13485 and Mentor quality systems. Partner with cross‑functional teams (pre‑clinical, biocompatibility, regulatory, quality, manufacturing) to co‑lead performance, safety, and absorption pre‑clinical testing. Translate material science into scaffold architecture requirements and product performance parameters. Collaborate across R&D, clinical, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing with the external partner on end‑to‑end production development and design transfer. As the material SME, provide guidance on: Material performance for design transfer and manufacturing scalability. Regulatory submissions and technical documentation. Material performance in pre‑clinical study design, data, and report reviews. Claims development in partnership with GSM and Scientific Affairs. Product performance testing. Building internal capabilities and external partnerships to advance biomaterial innovation and future material development. Qualifications & Requirements Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in absorbable biomaterials science, polymer science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of industry experience in medical devices. Experience with absorbable biomaterials for implantable medical devices is strongly preferred. Expertise in PCL material properties, degradation kinetics, and formulation desired. Experience applying 3D printing technology for scaffold fabrication and characterization is strongly desired. Familiarity with industry standards (ISO 13485, ISO 10993, ISO 1460, ISO 14971) and design control systems preferred. Required Skills Biofabrication Biomaterials Biostatistics Coaching Critical Thinking Global Market Analysis Healthcare Trends Laboratory Experiments Medical Affairs Organizing Product Development Research & Development Researching Resource Planning Safety‑Oriented SAP Product Lifecycle Management Technical Credibility Technical Writing Preferred Skills Biofabrication, Biomaterials, Biostatistics, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Global Market, Healthcare Trends, Laboratory Experiments, Medical Affairs, Organizing, Product Development, Research and Development, Researching, Resource Planning, Safety‑Oriented, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Credibility, Technical Writing 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 any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Location Irving, Texas; Raritan, New Jersey. Pay Transparency $117,000.00 – $201,250.00 per year. Benefits Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (Colorado: 48, Washington: 56) Holiday pay – 13 days per calendar year, including floating holidays Work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement leave – 240 hours (immediate family), 40 hours per year (extended family) Caregiver leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period (10 days) Volunteer leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military spouse time‑off – 80 hours per calendar year #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson