Experienced Engineering Technician

• Job title Experienced Engineering Technician
• Function Supply Chain Manufacturing
• Sub function Fabrication Operations
• Category Experienced Technician, Fabrication Operations (S1)
• Location Grecia / Costa Rica
• Date posted Sep 11 2026
• Requisition number R-098132
• Work pattern Fully Onsite

Description

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.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, works on complex by nature assignments, which require considerable criteria, judgment and initiative in order to solve problems and issue recommendations. The experienced engineering technician is responsible for set-up, operation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment. Assist engineers with developing, implementing and maintaining new/modified/current production processes, tools and equipment. They are responsible for ensuring that all activities assigned to them in designated manufacturing lines is performed, keeping the expected levels of the Department in the GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) making observations and communicating them to their supervisor for their correction.

This position supports the Electrophysiology platform within J&J MedTech in manufacturing of electrophysiology cardiovascular products.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Identifies/documents operational control standards and testing equipment to assess conformance with engineering specifications.
• Set up test apparatus and conducts tests of raw materials, parts, components, finished items and packaging.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical production line problems to minimize finished item rejection levels.
• Monitors gauges, dials and other indicators of production equipment/machinery performance.
• Solves problems related to the systems, components and electrical equipment, testing, mechanical, hydraulics or of installation.
• Performs basic operational diagnostics tests, solves problems and disconnects components, subassemblies and manufacturing systems, processes and equipment with the purpose of isolating the failures, determining a solution and performing the necessary operations. Documents all the changes.
• Ensures that the tools and testing equipment are properly calibrated and repaired, according to the standardized operations procedures.
• Can provide recommendations and technical support for new projects, process improvements and quality investigations.
• Provides support to operators, group leaders and trainers, in areas related to the discipline.
• Performs inspections to their own work.
• Follows standardized procedures while performing their tasks, when applicable.
• Follows the Convenient Information Retention Administration Policies of J&J and of the Campus, record retention program, training and education, Document Retention Notices, Record cleanup, inactive records and Information Management, Vital Records if applicable.
• Other responsibilities can be assigned and not all the responsibilities listed here must be assigned.
• Has completed the environment and safety training, appropriate for his/her discipline
• Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Ninth grade completed - Technical Degree in progress.
• Requires 0-2 years’ work experience
• Preferably trained in at least one of the following disciplines: electronics, mechanics, production, electro-mechanics, testing, quality and production, process statistical control, biomedics or industrial engineering.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is a plus
• Spanish communication across functions both internally/externally

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

• Ability for the resolution of failures, in aspects or areas of manufacturing.
• Ability to integrate into work groups.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance, documentation, calibration procedures and quality systems, preferably.
• Knowledge of the product manufactured by the Company.
• Ability to use measuring and testing equipment associated with specific discipline.
• Basic ability to read and understand technical documentation associated with specific discipline.
• Capacity to successfully complete the departmental/corporate courses of training in manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to learn about regulatory requirements (GMP and GDP).
• Ability to use computers and related software.
• Ability to learn and adhere to specific procedures according to the department training plan
• Able to work in a Clean Room environment requiring gowning.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to support cross functional teams including Quality, Operations & Engineering.

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This position reports to the Engineering Workstream Manager
• Works with other departments such as Operations, Engineering, Quality to ensure that a variety of business transactions are completed

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Location of this position is J&J MedTech, Grecia, Costa Rica on-site.
• Travel might be required to other J&J locations worldwide

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