Senior Mechanical Engineer

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Yokneam, Haifa District, Israel

Job Description:

About Johnson & Johnson MedTech Cardiovascular:

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Mechanical Engineer role, to join our team located in Yokneam, Israel.

Purpose: We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Next Generation Product Development team. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of systems, catheters, and rapid prototyping within our dynamic incubator environment. The ideal candidate will be a creative and experienced engineer, passionate about driving innovation in medical device development, and capable of navigating multidisciplinary challenges across mechanical, electrical, and system-level domains.

You will play a pivotal role in translating cutting-edge research into practical, manufacturable solutions. This position is tailored for an innovative thinker who can challenge conventional approaches and consider the broader implications of design choices.

You will be responsible for:

Lead and contribute to the design and development of mechanical components and subsystems for next-generation medical products.

Manage projects from concept through feasibility, design, prototyping, testing, and handoff to production.

Integrate mechanical design with system-level constraints including electronics, sensors, actuators, and materials.

Perform engineering analyses, simulations, and experimental validation.

Work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, algorithms, and manufacturing.

Investigate and assess new technologies for potential integration into future product lines.

Background in micromechanics is highly desirable.

Qualifications and Requirements:

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred).

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in developing complex mechanical systems.

Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, dynamics, materials science, and electromechanical systems.

Experience with actuators (especially piezoelectric), sensors, or micro-mechanisms is an advantage.

Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and engineering simulation tools.

Excellent documentation and technical writing skills; publication or patent experience is a plus.

Fluent in English (required); knowledge of Hebrew or Russian is a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills and holistic system-level thinking.

Innovative, proactive, and self-driven.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Deep passion for technology and innovation.

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