Senior Principal Clinical Engineer

Johnson & Johnson

. Define and design end-to-end integrated procedural workflows for prioritized surgical procedures across preoperative planning, intraoperative execution, and postoperative follow-up .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and designing integrated procedural workflows for surgical procedures, with a strong focus on usability, clinical relevance, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in translating complex procedural needs into actionable requirements while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Medical Device DevelopmentClinical Workflow DesignStakeholder AlignmentUsability EvaluationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Procedural Workflow DesignHuman Factors EngineeringSystems Engineering3D VisualizationCADRapid PrototypingDesign ControlsRisk Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationFacilitation SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityProblem Framing

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorPhotoshopInDesignFigmaMiroFigJamPolarionKeyShotRhinoSolidWorks

Industry Keywords

Surgical InnovationOrthopaedicsHealth Care TechnologyClinical RelevanceEconomic Pain Points

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and design end-to-end integrated procedural workflows for prioritized surgical procedures across preoperative planning, intraoperative execution, and postoperative follow-up
Integrate implants, instruments, technologies, digital applications, biologics, and services into procedural workflows
Translate surgeon, care team, patient, health system, commercial, clinical, operational, economic, usability, and adoption needs into procedural requirements and development guidance
Map current- and future-state workflows to identify unmet needs, adoption barriers, usability challenges, economic pain points, and differentiation opportunities
Partner with R&D, clinical, medical education, regulatory, quality, marketing, commercial, and external clinical stakeholders
Evaluate concepts for usability, workflow fit, clinical relevance, adoption risk, and end-user value
Guide clinical, technical, operational, and business tradeoffs to improve efficiency, consistency, usability, and adoption
Translate procedural needs and complex inputs into requirements, recommendations, and development guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biomedical engineering, life sciences, clinical discipline, health care administration, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in medical device, orthopaedics, surgical innovation, product development, clinical workflow design, human factors, systems engineering, or related health care technology environment
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Miro, FigJam, and Polarion native
Experience with 3D visualization, CAD, KeyShot, Rhino, SolidWorks, NX, or rapid prototyping methods is a plus
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder alignment skills
Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment
Ability to lead ambiguous, early-stage problem framing and convert insights into structured development priorities
Familiarity with medical device development, design controls, risk management, and regulated product development
Willingness to travel to R&D sites, labs, surgeon engagement sessions, customer research activities, or project workshops
Must comply with company policies, procedures, quality expectations, confidentiality requirements, and regulatory standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours
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 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
Inclusive interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities