Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Manager, R&D Firmware Engineering located in Irvine, CA.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech innovates at the intersection of biology and technology. With a focus on treating with pinpoint precision in the hardest-to-reach parts of the body, restoring anatomy and reimagining healing, our portfolio of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments is addressing the most complex diseases. Focus areas include: Interventional Solutions, Orthopaedics, Surgery and Vision

At Johnson & Johnson Vision , we have a bold ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. That's why, through our operating companies, we've developed solutions for every stage of life-to help people see better, connect better and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world's leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere. Visit us at www.jjvision.com. Follow @JNJVision on Twitter and Johnson & Johnson Vision on LinkedIn.

The Manager, R&D Firmware Engineering will provide leadership, vision and direction to the firmware engineering group in the development of next-generation ophthalmic surgical equipment. This person will drive functional excellence in firmware engineering and develop a diverse team of engineers who will deliver leading technology and products to market.

You and your team will architect innovative systems for our groundbreaking ophthalmic platforms which include cataract surgery, laser vision correction, occular surface disease, and other emerging surgical systems. Controls and interfaces include motors, lasers, fluidics, pneumatics, audio, and other transducers. You'll improve healthcare by working directly with surgeons and hearing patient stories, and find the best mix of design, simulation, and hands-on work in the lab.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive a culture of excellence in engineering, characterized by deep technical competence, creativity, rigorous analysis, data-driven decision making, and collaboration.
• Manage a group of highly skilled engineers in the development of innovative firmware designs including simulation, fabrication, testing, debugging, and system integration.
• Hands-on design, integration, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, software, mechanical engineering, and verification groups to architect new systems, define system design specifications, risk analysis, and testing plans.
• Direct activities to ensure new product development activities are achieved within agreed upon scope, timeline, and budget.
• Manage external vendors or contractors to deliver subsystems that meet design specification and reliability targets.
• Be a subject matter expert for the organization, technical lead on projects, and mentor/coach to engineers
• Understand disease states, treatments, and unmet patient and customer needs
• Research and stay ahead of emerging technology, industry, and regulatory trends to build a competitive advantage
• Protect intellectual property by writing invention disclosures and supporting patent applications
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements (e.g. compliance with FDA regulations, etc.).
• Recruit, coach and develop organizational talent. Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential.