Manufacturing Technician I (Medical Devices)

Location: Onsite in Milpitas, California, United States; initial training at the Santa Clara, California site. Regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, with training from 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Occasional weekends and overtime may be required.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops innovative surgical technologies and medical device solutions, including the OTTAVA Surgical Robotic Platform.

What you will do

• Assemble electromechanical robotic modules, joints, control modules, and cable harnesses using work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Build, verify, and validate mechanical and electromechanical components in a structured production environment.
• Perform functional, electrical, and mechanical tests using calibrated tools, fixtures, torque equipment, and multimeters.
• Document assembly steps, inspection results, and test outcomes in MES, ERP/SAP, and electronic DHR systems.
• Prepare production lines, verify equipment and material readiness, perform material transactions and cycle counts, and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Support manufacturing engineering with line setup, process clarifications, troubleshooting, inspections, and quality verifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 0–2 years of manufacturing or assembly experience in medical devices, electromechanical systems, regulated industries, or equivalent military experience.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices or familiarity with FDA-regulated and ISO-certified environments.
• Proficiency with torque wrenches, screwdrivers, calipers, multimeters, presses, and similar assembly tools.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime and weekend shifts.
• Ability to work onsite in Milpitas, California, and attend initial training at the Santa Clara site.
• Ability to maintain certification and proficiency on at least one designated module while meeting safety, quality, and training requirements.

Nice to have

• Vocational certificate or technical training.
• Experience with ComplianceWire, MES, SAP, or similar systems.
• Exposure to robotics or surgical device assembly.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work with innovative surgical robotics and medical device technology.
• Long-term career development and opportunities to learn new manufacturing capabilities.
• Work in a clean manufacturing environment with ESD protection, contamination control, safety, quality, and 6S standards.
• Inclusive work environment with reasonable accommodation support during the hiring process.