[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Johnson & Johnson jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Johnson & Johnson · Santa Clara, CA # Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Simulation Santa Clara, California, United States of America Full-time Senior individual contributor $165,000 - $185,000 Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Johnson & Johnson’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Santa-Clara-California-United-States-of-America/Senior-Mechanical-Engineer--Hardware-Simulation_R-105057) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Johnson & Johnson](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) / Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Simulation ## Job 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. ### Job Function Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Mechanical Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: Employer: Auris Health, Inc. ### Job Title Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Simulation Job Code: A011.11563 Job Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $165,000 - $185,000 Job Duties: Develop, build, and execute finite element analysis (FEA) models using ANSYS to evaluate structural performance, stiffness, stress, deformation, and durability of robotic medical device assemblies and electromechanical systems. Derive and simulate innovative designs based on user needs and product requirements. Perform static, quasi-static, dynamic, linear, nonlinear, modal, and vibration analyses on complex robotic mechanisms, lightweight structures, actuator systems, and motion transmission assemblies. Analyze and optimize mechanical components and subsystems including motors, gears, lead screws, splines, cams, bearings, pulleys, belts, linear guides, and other precision motion transmission elements. Conduct thermal and heat transfer analyses to assess thermal management performance of electromechanical hardware and support design decisions during concept, development, verification, and production phases. Correlate structural, vibration, and thermal simulation results with physical test data, investigate differences between analytical predictions and test outcomes, and improve model accuracy for design validation. Collaborate with mechanical design, electrical engineering, controls, systems integration, test engineering, manufacturing, quality, and external vendor teams to support development of robotic medical device platforms. Provide engineering support for design troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, simulation-driven design improvements, risk reduction, and resolution of technical issues during rapid product development cycles. Prepare simulation reports, engineering documentation, design specifications, and engineering change order materials while supporting safe, robust, reliable designs in an ISO/FDA-regulated medical device development environment. May telecommute per company's policies (hybrid). ### Requirements Employer will accept a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Simulation-related occupation. Position requires experience with: Building complex simulation models with ANSYS and Abaqus to propose solutions for electromechanical systems Vibration analysis, including modal analysis, modal testing, and dynamically induced vibration analysis Various simulation types including static, dynamic, linear and non-linear analysis on assemblies ranging from 3 to 60 parts Simulation of motors, gears, lead-screws, splines, cams, linear guides, belts, bearing, and pulleys Crafting static, quasi-static and explicit dynamic models Mechanical analysis including statics, dynamics, kinematics, thermal management, and stress analysis Manufacturing processes and materials including machining, sheet metal, casting, injection molding, and 3D printing Making drawings following standard methodologies from AMSE Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Working with vendors to select, source, quote, and procure off-the-shelf and custom designed components Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Thermal simulations This job posting is anticipated to close on 11/30/2026. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via [https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers](https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. 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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - [https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits](https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits) Required Skills: Preferred Skills: ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Santa Clara, California, United States of America - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $165,000 - $185,000[Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Santa-Clara-California-United-States-of-America/Senior-Mechanical-Engineer--Hardware-Simulation_R-105057) ## More jobs at Johnson & Johnson ### [Service Repair Technician, Flexible Robotics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/c1d30c16998c9dd4c061/) Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Sr Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer/Surgical Robotics-OTTAVA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/1ae363e06b41f3737c87/) Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Comm Ops Data Engineer - Shockwave Medical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/0ba1d78adb7db326e018/) Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Digital Manufacturing Tech Lead/Surgical Robotics - OTTAVA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/51798a95ecbe3fe3ca71/) Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Director, Global Communications & Public Affairs, Circulatory Restoration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/b7bc4786c8b6052cfff9/) Santa Clara, California, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software Virtual Platform/Simulation Sr. Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/c506bb29f8b854128a2b/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Staff Hardware Applications Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/39b249e7dd4c8964bd51/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Hardware in the Loop Modeling and Simulation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/7bb79bee81fc2778ad29/) Lockheed Martin · Huntsville, AL, Littleton, CO ### [Mechanical Hardware Engineer, Prime Air, Avionics Hardware](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/89e434c7d13839db5e58/) Amazon · US, WA, Seattle ### [Lead Security Engineer - Attack Simulation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/6236399969894db0ae3f/) JPMorganChase · Columbus, OH, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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