Principal Electrical Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Robotics & Digital Solutions is recruiting a Principal Electrical Engineer for the MONARCH platform at Santa Clara, CA. Overview We seek an engineer with deep expertise in PCB design, electrical system architecture, and medical device safety standards such as IEC 60601. Key Responsibilities System Architecture Lead electrical system architecture for medical devices. Define power distribution, grounding strategy, isolation schemes, and safety architecture. Ensure compliance with medical electrical safety standards (IEC 60601-1). Develop system-level block diagrams and electrical specifications. PCB Design & Layout Design and layout multi-layer PCBs including high speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits. Define guidelines for creepage, clearance, patient isolation barriers, EMI/EMC performance, and thermal management. Work with layout engineers to enforce medical safety spacing rules. Compliance & Regulatory Ensure products meet IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971. Support EMC, surge, ESD, EFT, and immunity testing. Design mitigation strategies (MOVs, TVS, filters, shielding, grounding). Circuit Design Design power supplies, isolation barriers, patient-connected circuits, sensor interfaces, and high speed digital systems. Implement mitigation strategies (MOVs, TVS, filters, shielding, grounding). Safety & Risk Management Perform electrical hazard analysis. Support risk management documentation. Ensure patient and operator protection (MOOP / MOPP). Technical Leadership Lead electrical and PCB teams. Conduct design reviews and failure analysis. Mentor junior engineers and layout designers. Define best practices for hardware development. Required Qualifications Education: MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering (BS with strong experience acceptable). Experience: 10+ years in electronics design, 5+ years in medical device development. Technical Skills: Advanced PCB design and layout, analog and digital circuit design, power electronics, EMC/EMI mitigation, isolation design, safety compliance. Preferred Skills High voltage medical equipment design. Motor control systems. RF or high speed digital design. Compliance with global regulatory approvals (FDA, CE). Key Knowledge Areas Medical isolation (MOPP / MOOP). Leakage current limits. Creepage and clearance. EMC mitigation strategies. Surge and ESD protection. Safety critical design reviews. Risk management. Compensation & Benefits Base pay: $157,000 - $271,400 USD annual. Annual performance bonus in accordance with company plan. Long term incentive program participation. Company-sponsored benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, group legal insurance. Retirement plan: consolidated pension and 401k savings plan. Time off: up to 120 vacation hours, 40 sick hours, up to 13 holiday days, 40 personal/family hours. EEO Statement 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, please contact us through the provided channels. #J-18808-Ljbffr