Equipment Engineer, Orthopedics (Grecia, Costa Rica)

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 jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Grecia, Costa Rica

Job Description:

"Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.”

About Orthopedics

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 Orthopedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

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 Equipment Engineer to support our MedTech Orthopedics business​ in Grecia, Costa Rica.

Purpose:

This position will execute engineering deliverables in support of large‑scale manufacturing capacity projects that will generate stable, reliable, and cost‑effective manufacturing processes, meeting the project FPOs in terms of capacity, product cost, budget, and schedule.

The scope of this position includes both project execution and support for knowledge transfer from personnel at developing manufacturing sites. The role will work collaboratively with existing functional organizations to ensure standardization and the implementation of World‑Class (Best‑in‑Class) practices.

You will be responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as Johnson & Johnson corporate procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Supports the development and implementation of robust, well‑defined, and fully qualified manufacturing processes for projects (Network Edge).

• Ensures that all project activities are performed in compliance with established Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and controls, and that product quality and performance meet specified standards and recognized regulatory requirements for relevant markets.

• Collaborates with functional stakeholders to ensure that technical, validation, and regulatory strategies are implemented efficiently, compliantly, and with an appropriate level of risk.

• Communicates with internal and external partners to coordinate and execute project plans.

• Supports the execution of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS&S) policies and procedures.

• Supports cross‑functional technical collaboration.

• Supports timely and effective communication processes and stakeholder management within the project scope, ensuring that project and program activities are consistently documented.

• Is responsible for complying with all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices, as applicable.

• Is responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned, as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position.

• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical device manufacturing and validation.

• Knowledge of precision machining and CNC equipment (preferred for Orthopedics).

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish at a cross‑functional level, both internally and externally.

• Ability to perform job duties in accordance with policies and procedures and to comply with civil rights requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Proven track record of innovation and adaptability in project execution, with strong problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to assess, communicate, and act on significant risks, showing leadership and high standards of quality and compliance.

• Strong influencing skills – excellent interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

• Direct experience in the manufacturing of high-precision machined products within highly regulated environments.

• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities and risk management documentation.

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Preferred Skills:

Accelerating, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Management Tools, Project Support, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy