Electrical Engineering Manager – Power Tools

Johnson & Johnson

Electrical Engineering Manager for Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes, overseeing the development of power tools. Leading a multidisciplinary engineering team through design and regulatory processes.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timePalm Beach Gardens • Florida, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full lifecycle development of electrical hardware subsystems for Power Tool platforms, from early concept and prototyping through verification, release, and post‑market support.
Own, define, and evolve the electrical system architecture for Power Tool platforms, including motor controllers, power distribution, and safety circuits.
Define component‑level and system‑level electrical requirements, interfaces, and design standards aligned with clinical use, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
Provide hands‑on technical leadership in schematic design, PCB layout reviews, design trade studies, and root‑cause analysis of complex system‑level issues.
Lead the electrical design, integration, and verification of power tools and subsystems, including motor, controller, charger, and batteries.
Oversee the development of real‑time control hardware, deterministic communication networks (e.g., LINbus, UART), and high‑reliability power architectures used in surgical Power Tools.
Drive designs that meet requirements for safety, reliability, EMI/EMC compliance, manufacturability, serviceability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Ensure electrical systems comply with applicable medical device standards and regulations, including IEC 60601-1, ISO 13485, and FDA requirements.
Support and lead design reviews, risk management activities (FMEA), verification and validation (V&V), and design history file (DHF) documentation.
Partner cross‑functionally to support architectural decisions, system improvements, and continuous enhancement of overall power platform performance.
Lead and participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, and cross‑disciplinary technical trade‑off discussions.
Support design transfer, manufacturing readiness, and product launch activities.
Participate in complaint investigations, post‑market surveillance, and controlled software updates.
Build, mentor, and retain a high‑performing electrical engineering team.
Identify project critical paths, proactively manage risks, and facilitate cross‑functional problem solving.
Support resource planning, staffing, and schedule estimation.
Communicate risks, opportunities, and execution status clearly to senior leadership.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Communicate business‑related issues, risks, and opportunities to senior management in a timely and effective manner.
Interface with regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams to support audits and inspections.
Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering required; Advance degree preferred
7+ years of electrical engineering experience, with significant exposure to medical devices or other regulated electromechanical systems
Prior experience leading or managing engineering teams
Prior experience with sterilizable batteries/packs, performance, and cell chemistry
Working knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory expectations
Familiarity with test equipment such as Digital Multimeter (DMM), Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, DC Power Supply, and Data Acquisition (DAQ).
Schematic layout with CAD tools such as Altium or Cadence
Demonstrated ownership of electrical systems from design through development
Strong knowledge of electrical controls, circuits, schematics and components
Expertise in control systems and circuit design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical engineeringcircuit designcontrol systemsschematic designPCB layoutreal-time control hardwaredeterministic communication networksroot-cause analysisdesign verificationFMEA

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcross-functional collaborationrisk managementproblem solvingmentoringcommunicationproject managementcontinuous improvementteam buildingaccountability

Certifications

BS in Electrical EngineeringISO 13485IEC 60601-1FDA compliance