Staff Clinical Engineer

Johnson & Johnson

. Provide clinical and technical expertise for ideation, conceptualization, and early-stage evaluation of novel design concepts .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $109,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical device development, particularly in surgical robotics and design validation, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate clinical insights into innovative product solutions. Proven ability to lead projects from concept through prototype development and initial clinical use, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance and clinical needs.

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Surgical RoboticsDesign ValidationRegulatory ComplianceMedical Device R&DCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringRobotics EngineeringProcess DevelopmentClinical Hazard AnalysisPrototype DevelopmentQuantitative AnalysisUser Profile AnalysisClinical Workflow Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical ReasoningDecision-MakingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Digital Technology in Operating TheaterClinical SpecificationsValidation StudiesObservation StudiesVoice of the Clinician Insights

Industry Keywords

Medical Device DevelopmentInnovative Device DesignEarly-Stage Technology IncubationSurgical TechniquesPatient Journeys

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and technical expertise for ideation, conceptualization, and early-stage evaluation of novel design concepts
Support feasibility assessments and prototype development aligned with clinical needs and regulatory pathways
Prepare and deliver prototype and product demonstrations for internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners
Collaborate with HEMA, marketing, R&D, and medical affairs to define patient journeys and product maps
Drive clinical and operational quantitative needs to increase innovation value
Lead clinical hazard analyses and procedure-specific risk maps
Evaluate emerging trends in computer-assisted orthopedic surgery, surgical robotics, navigated devices, and surgical techniques
Translate clinical insights into project goals and prototype development input
Identify critical tasks, potential use errors, and hazardous clinical situations
Collaborate with systems engineering to design test methods, models, metrics, protocols, and validation activities reflecting clinical scenarios and user profiles
Analyze clinical workflows, environments, and pain points to inform system concepts and architecture
Conduct observation studies to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and complications
Gather Voice of the Clinician insights and translate unmet clinical needs into system-level opportunities and requirements
Support Voice of Customer sessions with surgeons through preparation, demonstrations, facilitation, feedback documentation, and insight capture
Collaborate with quality, systems, and human factors engineering on preclinical, formative, summative, and validation studies
Analyze complaints, field data, and adverse events from a clinical-use perspective
Support Commercial Education teams in developing and delivering training for newly launched products
Provide on-site support during initial commercialization and escalation of critical performance complaints
Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Master’s or PhD preferred, with a focus on medical device development or related fields
Experience with surgical robotics and principles of biomechanics
Expertise in design validation, process development, and regulatory compliance
Minimum of 7+ years in medical device R&D
Extensive first-hand experience supporting digital technology in the operating theater, early-stage technology incubation, innovative device design, and development
Proven track record contributing clinical and technical expertise to complex projects from concept evaluation through prototype development, initial validation, and initial clinical use
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and decision-making skills
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Strong entrepreneurial mindset focused on disruptive innovation and strategic growth
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience presenting to executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and external partners
Ability to foster collaborative relationships across internal teams and external research institutions
Ability to interact significantly with J&J customers, field sales leaders, and external development partners
Experience working with surgeons and clinical staff on preclinical, formative, summative, and validation studies
Ability to collaborate with third-party development partners using clinical specifications, design inputs, and feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
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-process accommodations for applicants with disabilities