Principal Extrusion Engineer - Shockwave

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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 Principal Extrusion Engineer to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

 

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.

Position Overview

The Principal Extrusion Engineer is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion processes to produce high-quality parts and components.

This role involves interpreting technical drawings, ensuring process robustness, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during the process.

Also, the extrusion engineer will lead characterization and development of extrusion and associated technologies.

This individual must have a very robust understanding of inputs and outputs for characterization and development (6S).

This position requires high technical competence along with being a team player, self-starter, and possessing a can-do attitude.

Essential Job Functions


* Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes related to extrusion and its impact on subassemblies and finish goods.


* Hands on capability to set up extrusion process according to job specifications.


* Knowledge of materials that are commonly used for extrusion.

Be able to provide recommendations for process improvement and material selection.

This includes the ability to create and drive the approval of business cases.


* Knowledge of transitioning from prototyping / proof-of-concept to sustainable, repeatable manufacturing processes.


* Leads or plays a prominent role supporting product development projects capturing and documenting design inputs and outputs from feasibility through design transfer into manufacturing.


* Coordinate and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure ...