Staff Electrical Compliance Engineer - R&D Robotics

Role Summary

Staff Electrical Compliance Engineer - R&D Robotics at Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions (RAD) in Santa Clara, CA. The role supports IEC 60601 device compliance and EMC testing for a surgical robotic platform, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure regulatory and quality objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Define IEC-60601 execution strategy across geographies and commercial releases.
• Support onsite EMC testing in RF pre-compliance labs and external EMC testing at compliance laboratories for the robotic system.
• Develop test and verification methods for electromagnetic compatibility across the platform.
• Negotiate test strategy and execution with NRTLs in support of program objectives.
• Advise design engineering on EMC guidelines and perform design reviews across the robotic platform.
• Support EMC troubleshooting and iterative EMC design improvements.
• Generate isolation diagrams, risk documentation, reports, and 60601-related documentation.
• Support regulatory submissions across geographies and clinical indications.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor‚Äôs in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 8+ years, or Advanced Degree with 6+ years of industry experience.
• Required: Solid understanding of IEC 60601-1-2, FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15, Subparts A/B/C, RAD (2014/53/EU), and Japan MIC radiocommunications requirements.
• Required: Experience with fielded medical device products and negotiating with NRTLs.
• Required: Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures for EMC testing; ISO 14971 risk management; proven technical leadership.
• Preferred: Experience designing electronics for safety-critical applications; exposure to complex capital medical devices; signal integrity and RF design; programming with Python/Linux; experience with Altium Designer.

Skills

• Electrical engineering expertise in EMC and regulatory compliance
• Test planning, execution, and documentation (TRF generation)
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication across engineering teams
• Project leadership, including coordination with external contractors and suppliers

Education

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field (required); advanced degree (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Travel expectations are not specified in the source; none included.