Digital Manufacturing Tech Lead/Surgical Robotics - OTTAVA
Johnson & Johnson
August 12, 2026
On-site
Santa Clara, CA
Operations
Purpose
Digital Manufacturing Tech Lead to spearhead the design, implementation, and optimization of next-generation smart factory capabilities for the OTTAVA Surgical Robotic Platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead digital manufacturing technology strategy aligned with smart factory, Industry 4.0, and business objectives.
- Define measurable KPIs and track program impact.
- Serve as principal technical assessor for MES, cloud platform, digital twins, advanced process control, Industry IoT, and manufacturing data platforms.
- Drive reusable architecture, standards, and technology roadmap implementations.
- Architect/design/deploy connected manufacturing solutions integrating shop-floor systems (equipment, PLCs) with enterprise platforms (ERP, PLM, analytics, cloud, WMS).
- Lead and mentor engineers; provide technical direction and design reviews.
- Collaborate across manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, technology, cybersecurity, and supply chain teams for end-to-end compliant digital solutions.
- Identify and pilot emerging technologies (AI/ML, agentic AI, advanced analytics, digital twins, edge computing).
- Manage partners/system integrators (evaluations, solution selection, delivery oversight).
- Stay current on Industry 4.0 trends and recommend adoption.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s/PhD preferred) in Engineering/CS/Manufacturing/Automation or related field.
- 8+ years in manufacturing systems/automation/digital manufacturing with senior Industry 4.0 leadership.
- Hands-on expertise with MES, manufacturing data architectures, IIoT, and shop-floor-to-cloud connectivity.
- Experience applying Industry 4.0 (IIoT, connected assets, digital twins, advanced analytics, edge/cloud).
- Strong smart factory, digital twin, advanced process control, and data-driven manufacturing knowledge.
- Ability to lead cross-functional programs without direct authority; communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders/executives.
- Evaluate emerging tech/vendors/integrators and lead solution selection/implementation.
- Systems thinking in ambiguous environments; manage delivery across pilots, scale-up, and global deployment.
Preferred:
- Experience in regulated manufacturing (medical devices, pharma, or other highly regulated industries).
- Creative/proactive, analytical problem-solving; validate technological principles.
Other
- Up to 10% travel.
Benefits (as listed)
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, group legal; retirement plan and 401(k); long-term incentive eligibility; vacation (120 hours), sick time (40 hours), holiday pay (including floating holidays), work/personal/family time (up to 40 hours), parental leave, condolence leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, military spouse time-off.
Digital Manufacturing Tech Lead to spearhead the design, implementation, and optimization of next-generation smart factory capabilities for the OTTAVA Surgical Robotic Platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead digital manufacturing technology strategy aligned with smart factory, Industry 4.0, and business objectives.
- Define measurable KPIs and track program impact.
- Serve as principal technical assessor for MES, cloud platform, digital twins, advanced process control, Industry IoT, and manufacturing data platforms.
- Drive reusable architecture, standards, and technology roadmap implementations.
- Architect/design/deploy connected manufacturing solutions integrating shop-floor systems (equipment, PLCs) with enterprise platforms (ERP, PLM, analytics, cloud, WMS).
- Lead and mentor engineers; provide technical direction and design reviews.
- Collaborate across manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, technology, cybersecurity, and supply chain teams for end-to-end compliant digital solutions.
- Identify and pilot emerging technologies (AI/ML, agentic AI, advanced analytics, digital twins, edge computing).
- Manage partners/system integrators (evaluations, solution selection, delivery oversight).
- Stay current on Industry 4.0 trends and recommend adoption.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s/PhD preferred) in Engineering/CS/Manufacturing/Automation or related field.
- 8+ years in manufacturing systems/automation/digital manufacturing with senior Industry 4.0 leadership.
- Hands-on expertise with MES, manufacturing data architectures, IIoT, and shop-floor-to-cloud connectivity.
- Experience applying Industry 4.0 (IIoT, connected assets, digital twins, advanced analytics, edge/cloud).
- Strong smart factory, digital twin, advanced process control, and data-driven manufacturing knowledge.
- Ability to lead cross-functional programs without direct authority; communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders/executives.
- Evaluate emerging tech/vendors/integrators and lead solution selection/implementation.
- Systems thinking in ambiguous environments; manage delivery across pilots, scale-up, and global deployment.
Preferred:
- Experience in regulated manufacturing (medical devices, pharma, or other highly regulated industries).
- Creative/proactive, analytical problem-solving; validate technological principles.
Other
- Up to 10% travel.
Benefits (as listed)
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, group legal; retirement plan and 401(k); long-term incentive eligibility; vacation (120 hours), sick time (40 hours), holiday pay (including floating holidays), work/personal/family time (up to 40 hours), parental leave, condolence leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, military spouse time-off.