R&D Applications 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 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. Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: Biomedical Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a R&D Applications Engineer , located in US014 MA RAYNHAM - 325 PARAMOUNT DR or US248 PA West Chester - 1302 Wrights Ln E; US244 FL Palm Beach Gardens - 4500 Riverside Dr or US161 IN Warsaw - 700 Orthopaedic Dr We are seeking an early-career Application Engineer to join our R&D Applications and Master Data team. In this role, you will serve as a Product Owner for one or more engineering applications that support product development across our global R&D organization. You will partner with engineers, IT teams, and external vendors to improve and maintain the tools that enable design, simulation, and product lifecycle processes. This is a great opportunity to build experience at the intersection of engineering, technology, and product management. You will report to the Engineering Applications Manager and be part of a team driving modern, integrated engineering systems. Responsibilities : Own and Improve Engineering Applications Act as the product owner for one or more engineering tools (such as design, simulation, or lifecycle management systems) Maintain and prioritize a backlog of enhancements, fixes, and user needs Help deliver system updates and improvements that add value to engineering teams Work Closely with Engineering Teams Partner with R&D engineers to understand workflows, challenges, and opportunities Gather and document requirements in a clear and structured way Translate user needs into actionable development tasks Support Day-to-Day Operations Provide support for engineering applications and resolve user issues Work with IT and vendors to troubleshoot and maintain system performance Monitor system usage and identify ways to improve reliability and user experience Collaborate Across Functions Partner with IT, data, and business stakeholders to support system updates and integrations Help ensure engineering applications work effectively with other enterprise systems Contribute to maintaining clean, consistent data across systems Follow Quality and Compliance Standards Support documentation and validation activities for system changes Follow processes required in regulated environments (for example, design documentation and traceability) Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in: Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Or a related field 0–2 years of experience (internships or co-op experience encouraged) Strong interest in engineering systems, applications, and technology Qualifications Exposure to engineering tools such as: Computer-aided design (CAD) i.e. Unigraphics, Pro-E, Solid Works Simulation tools i.e. ANSYS, LS-DYNA Product lifecycle management (PLM) systems – i.e. Windchill Experience working on team projects or cross-functional efforts Basic understanding of product development or engineering workflows<