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Digital Manufacturing Tech Lead: Robotics & Digital Surgery - OTTAVA

at Johnson & Johnson

📍 Santa Clara, California, United States of America Unknown 💰 $142K – $215K USD / year Posted April 04, 2026
Salary $142K – $215K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Bachelor's degree required; Master's or PhD preferred
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

Digital Manufacturing Tech Lead to design, implement, and optimize smart factory capabilities supporting OTTAVA Surgical Robotic Platform, leveraging Industry 4.0 methods and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.

  • Define digital manufacturing strategy
  • Lead MES/IIoT/digital twins architecture and deployment
  • Mentor engineers and conduct design reviews
  • Collaborate with manufacturing eng, operation, quality, cybersecurity
  • Pilot emerging technologies (AI/ML, agentic AI, digital twins)

Focus on MES, IIoT, digital twins, and data platforms with ERP/PLM integration; leadership of a technical team; collaboration with multiple functions to ensure compliant digital manufacturing in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate is a senior engineering leader with 8+ years in manufacturing systems and Industry 4.0, hands-on MES/IIoT/digital twin experience, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional technical programs and mentor engineers in a medical device regulated environment.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's or PhD preferred in EngineeringComputer ScienceManufacturingAutomationor a related technical field8+ years of experience in manufacturing systemsautomationor digital manufacturingwith senior technical leadership experience in Industry 4.0 environmentsDeep hands-on expertise with MES platformsmanufacturing data architecturesIIoT integrationsand shop-floor-to-cloud connectivityDemonstrated skill in applying Industry 4.0 methodologiesincluding IIoTconnected assetsdigital twinsadvanced analyticsand edge/cloud computing in manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of smart factory conceptsdigital twinsadvanced process controland data-driven manufacturingDemonstrated ability to lead complexcross-functional technical programs and influence without direct authorityProven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersincluding executivesExperience evaluating emerging technologiesvendorsand system integratorsand leading solution selection and implementationProblem Solving & Systems Thinking: comfort operating in ambiguousevolving environments while driving clarity and technical directionExperience managing technical delivery across pilotsscale-upand global deploymentEffective and proactive writtenpresentationand verbal communication skillsPassion for mentoring engineers and building high-performingtechnically excellent teams
Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g.medical devicespharmaor other highly regulated industries) highly preferredCreativemotivatedproactiveand focused on achieving resultsSound analytical reasoning and problem-solving skillsCapability to resolve challengesdevise and implement strategies
MES (Manufacturing Execution System)ERPPLMIndustrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platformsCloud platforms
Bachelor's degree8+ years manufacturing systems experiencesenior leadership in Industry 4.0MES platformsIIoT integrationsdigital twinsERP/PLMadvanced analyticsedge/cloud computingcross-functional leadershipcommunication
MES (Manufacturing Execution System)Industrial IoT (IIoT)digital twinsadvanced analyticsedge computingcloud platformsERPPLMmanufacturing data platforms
leadershipmentoringcommunicationstakeholder managementproblem solving
Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Lead digital manufacturing technology strategy and execution for robotics and digital surgery manufacturing.
Role Subtype Engineering (Non-Software)
Digital Manufacturing Tech LeadOTTAVARobotics & Digital SurgeryIndustry 4.0IIoTdigital twinsMESERPPLMadvanced analyticsedge computingmanufacturing data platformsdata governancecybersecurityAI-enabled manufacturing solutionsmedical deviceregulated environmentmanufacturing systemsleadershipcross-functionaldigital manufacturingmanufacturing

Bachelor's degree insufficient for role, No Industry 4.0 experience, Lack of MES/IIoT/digital twins experience

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