Job Description

Overview

At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to healthcare innovation, empowering us to build a world where complex diseases are treated and cured. The Depuy Synthes Product Development Engineer role focuses on developing customized medical devices for orthopedic procedures, supporting surgeons and hospitals.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop multiple medical devices and all supporting activities.
  • Participate in all aspects of the design process, including identifying regulatory needs and developing design specifications.
  • Independently own individual instrument design projects, aiming to release engineering for 8+ new instruments.
  • Utilize Creo parametric CAD to produce 3D models and drawings to company drafting standards.
  • Work with members of the DePuy Synthes sales force, surgeons, and R&D Engineers from other NPD teams.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
  • A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership is preferred.
  • Candidates must be highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
  • Candidates must have the ability to work individually as well as on a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel is required.
  • Strong experience with CAD software (Pro-E, Creo, Solidworks, etc.) is highly preferred.
  • Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa.

Additional Information

  • Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  • Co-op role focused on the development of new, customized medical devices.

How this job compares in West Chester, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$35/hr across 134 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in West Chester, PA

West Chester, PA currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 8 employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 277 other active welding openings from 178 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in West Chester, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

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