Engineering Lab Supervisor - Shockwave

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Sr. Engineer/Lab & Machine Shop Supervisor to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA . At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/ . Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque. Job Overview We are seeking an expert and motivated Manufacturing Engineer/Engineering Lab and Machine Shop Supervisor to join our Process Technology team. The candidate will lead all aspects of all laboratory and machine shop operations and administration, ensuring that engineering projects and experiments are conducted efficiently and safely. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a dedication to maintaining high-quality standards. Key Responsibilities Supervision : Coordinate daily operations of the engineering laboratory, including scheduling, staff management, and prioritization. Safety Compliance : Ensure all lab activities enforce to safety regulations and protocols, conducting regular safety audits and training sessions. Project Management : Collaborate with engineers and researchers to plan, complete, and supervise lab experiments and projects. Also lead and help on process development for raw materials and new technologies. Equipment Maintenance : Responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment and instruments. Budget Management : Assist in developing and running the lab budget, identifying cost-saving measures, and ensuring optimal resource utilization. Training and Development : Provide guidance and training to lab staff and interns, promoting professional development and technical skills enhancement. Quality Assurance : Implement quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental data. Technology and strategy : Understand engineering strategies and forecast to ensure lab and machine shop are keeping up with the business requirements in the most efficient way. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field. Experience in product/process development on a regulated industry, preferably Medical Device field. Proven experience in an engineering lab environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Independently work in multiple projects for timely completion. Ability to execute testing, support and partnering with engineering groups with minimum guidance and oversight. Solid understanding of laboratory and machine shop safety protocols and regulatory compliance. Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills. Proficient in using laboratory software and equipment. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Effective communication and leadership skills. Great teammate and customer centric attitude. Strong technical understanding of technology used in the lab and machine shop. Basic financial knowledge to enable business case creation and execution. Additional Information: The anticipated base pay for this position is $89,000 - $142,600 annually. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits 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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center ( ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com ) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. The anticipated base pay range for this position is : Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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