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Surgical, robotics, and digital jobs

Our expertise spans surgical robotics (OTTAVA™), flexible robotics (MONARCH™) and digital solutions anchored across innovation hubs in Silicon Valley and Cincinnati. Shape the future. Be part of what’s next in surgical robotics and intelligent systems.

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Join us to tackle complex, real-world challenges across robotics controls, software systems, AI-driven visualization and advanced imaging, navigation and next-generation hardware—from electrical, mechanical, and mechatronic design to full-stack software engineering. We also need people to help shape the commercial ecosystem, from strategic marketing to sales, and bring these health innovations to life.

Our robotics and digital community

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

Surgical robotics

Our surgical robotics are redefining what’s possible, enabling us to drive innovations that enhance surgical skills and improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes. Join us in advancing the development of OTTAVA™, our next-generation surgical robotic platform, which we believe has the potential to revolutionize surgery and provide optimal outcomes.  

Flexible robotics

Help us change the trajectory of lung cancer. The groundbreaking MONARCH™ Platform combines traditional endoscopic views, robotics, and computer-assisted navigation to provide continuous vision during diagnostic bronchoscopy procedures. It is designed to more accurately access, diagnose, and treat small, hard-to-reach peripheral lung nodules.

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The brains behind the operation

Work at the forefront of robotics and medical technology, creating new applications that push the boundaries of what is possible. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on game-changing innovations that make surgery smarter and more personalized, reduce variation in surgical outcomes and improve the patient recovery experience.
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Make a real impact

As part of the robotics team, help create a more personalized patient care experience, provide greater insights for surgeons to make real-time decisions and develop the digital tools that will allow greater precision and consistency in a connected operating room environment.
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Robotics with heart

When you’re creating life-changing robotic solutions, you’ll be surrounded by the best team and world-renowned pioneers in the robotics space. Working collaboratively with like-minded thinkers, scientists, electrical, systems, and software engineers and advanced imaging experts, you’ll build a strong camaraderie in a caring culture that is as human-centric as it gets.
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A healthy place to grow

Take on challenges, learn new skills and algorithms, and focus your energies on life-transforming breakthroughs that advance human health. You’ll enjoy the agility and flexibility of a small team, with the backing and resources of Johnson & Johnson, offering better job stability, career growth and opportunities for a healthy work/life balance.

Try before you apply

Try our job simulation–it's a free, interactive virtual program that brings you a step closer to your dreams in the medtech industry. With the Johnson & Johnson MedTech simulation on Forage, you can experience a day in the life of a robotics and controls engineer at J&J MedTech and practice your skills with example tasks to help you ace your applications.

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From our team

Working on what’s next in surgery

The progress we are making with the OTTAVA™ System reflects the incredible Johnson & Johnson MedTech teams working on what’s next in surgery. The connected future of medical technology requires the brightest minds and the most passionate scientists and engineers.

Hani Abouhalka
Company Group Chairman, Surgery, Johnson & Johnson
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Enable and elevate the surgical robotic experience

Our mandate in digital solutions and advanced analytics will enable and elevate the surgical robotic experience. It’s a privilege to be able to serve a technology that will ultimately serve our patients.

Shan Jegatheeswaran
Global Head Digital Solutions MedTech, Johnson & Johnson
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Smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments

We are developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments to tackle the most pervasive and complex health challenges for people around the world.

Rocco Francesco De Bernardis
President, OTTAVA™
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Connect with a J&J recruiter

Ready to join our vibrant robotics community? Reach out to one of our recruiters to find out how you can innovate, grow in your career and transform the future of surgery.

Sarah Braun

Global Head of Talent Acquisition, MedTech Surgery and MedTech Practice

Mary Catherine Redfern

Head of Talent Acquisition, Robotics & Digital

Stephanie Regan

Talent Acquisition Manager, Capital Commercial, MedTech Robotics & Digital Practice

Ryan Ruvolo

Global Practice Recruiter, Captial Commercial, MedTech Robotics & Digital

Lexi Gauslow

Global Practice Recruiter, Capital Commercial, MedTech Robotics & Digital

Kerstin Japak

Global Practice Recruiter, R&D Software Engingeering & Visualization, MedTech Robotics & Digital

Christopher Pagotto

Global Practice Recruiter, R&D Robotics Controls & Systems Integration, MedTech Robotics

Carl Hurd

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, R&D, MedTech Robotics & Digital

Katherine Wolstenholm

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, R&D MedTech Robotics & Digital

Ben Foerster

R&D Talent Acquisition Lead, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, MedTech

Christina Luis

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, R&D MedTech Surgery

Paul Graham

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Commercial MedTech Surgery

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Join our Global Talent Hub

Whether you’re looking for a new opportunity or to learn more on how Johnson & Johnson continues to innovate in medtech and surgical robotics, we invite you to join our talent community to stay in touch.

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