Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer
$180k - $200kJohnson & Johnson MedTech
Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer Employer: Auris Health, Inc. Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 Responsibilities Design and build advanced medical robotic platforms as part of the Strategic Robotics R&D team. Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, systems) to develop software for medical applications. Lead development and implementation of robotic controls algorithms in C++ for a surgical tool in a real‑time, safety‑critical environment. Create Python scripts to execute benchtop tests for subsystem characterization and surgical tool performance validation, and to post‑process and analyze test results. Develop software requirements with System Engineers to define surgical tool behaviors and performance. Participate in algorithm design discussions and provide feedback to peers in code reviews. Develop novel methods for human‑robot interaction by working closely with clinical engineers and physicians. Provide design guidance on robot‑to‑tool interactions with mechanical and electrical engineers. Quickly implement concept proofs and prototypes, and develop robust long‑term solutions. Participate in multi‑functional design discussions and code reviews. Plan team resource allocations throughout the project timeline and communicate team needs and bottlenecks to the project management team. Requirements Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer‑related occupation. Closing Date 7/24/2026 Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Accommodation Statement 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. Benefits Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents, 56 hours for Washington residents) 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 period Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year Retirement plan: consolidated pension and 401(k) plan, subject to respective plan terms Long‑term incentive program eligibility Medical, dental, vision and other benefits as provided in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson MedTech
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