Director, Reliability Engineering

Johnson & Johnson

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Remote, USA · Santa Clara, CA Posted 10 days ago $172,000–$297,850 / year
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TL;DR

The Director of Reliability Engineering role at Johnson & Johnson’s Robotics and Digital solutions group in Santa Clara, CA, involves leading a team focused on the testing, characterization, and design improvements of robotic hardware systems for advanced medical platforms. This senior leader will define and execute a multi-year reliability strategy, build high-performing teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while fostering innovation through collaboration across various engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in R&D for complex electro-mechanical systems, with expertise in hardware reliability and medical device regulations. They should possess strong leadership skills to develop engineers and drive project execution efficiently, balancing scope, schedule, and budget constraints while contributing to the development of cutting-edge robotic surgical solutions that enhance patient care globally.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering R&D Engineering Reliability Engineering IEC60601 IEC61010 21CFR820 ISO13485 Robotics Hardware Design Root Cause Analysis Risk Management Process Control Product Development Lifecycle

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of reliability engineers to test and improve robotic hardware systems.
  • Define and execute multi-year hardware reliability strategies aligned with product goals.
  • Build and develop high-performing teams for reliability testing and failure analysis.
  • Drive daily execution of robotic hardware reliability projects, balancing scope and budget.
  • Ensure hardware development meets regulatory standards and maintains compliant documentation.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of R&D experience in designing and developing complex electro-mechanical systems.
  • At least 5 years of specialized experience in hardware reliability engineering.
  • Proven leadership in guiding engineering teams through project phases.
  • Strong understanding of medical device regulations such as IEC60601, ISO13485, and FDA guidelines.
  • Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams including software, systems, manufacturing, and quality.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and develop engineers while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Market check

Salary context

This $172,000–$297,850 range sits above 69% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$144,200–$230,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$148,950–$240,800

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation operating in three main segments: consumer health products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Janssen. Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Johnson & Johnson currently has 46 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,000–$211,025 across 45 roles with salary data.

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