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Mitchell Barham

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Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer, Surgical Robotics R&D (J&J acquired Auris Health) at Johnson & Johnson MedTech
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Mitchell is a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, leveraging over 25 years of expertise in designing complex robotic systems for surgical, subsea, terrestrial, and aerial applications. A UC Davis alumnus, he is an expert in electromechanical design, advanced actuation, and high-DOF manipulators.

Outside of his deep technical work in robotics, Mitchell is a licensed amateur radio operator, reflecting a personal passion for communication technology. His interests also align with advanced research organizations like the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory, showcasing a continuous curiosity for cutting-edge developments.

Unique fact: He is a recipient of a Society of Camera Operators (SOC) Technical Achievement Award and is also a certified forklift operator.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer, Surgical Robotics R&D (J&J acquired Auris Health)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Surgical Robotics
Currently leads as a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer in Surgical Robotics R&D at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, focusing on next-generation medical platforms.
Subsea Exploration
Was a Visiting Researcher at Stanford's AI Lab contributing to the Ocean One humanoid diver and a consultant on the Navy's STARFISH robotic hand.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer, Surgical Robotics R&D (J&J acquired Auris Health)
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
9-2020 - 10-2021
Subsea Robotics Consultant (Sarcos Technology & Robotics Corp. acq'd RE2 in 2022)
Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation
5-2020 - 7-2021
Principal Health & Personal Care Product Development Consultant
Private
1-2018 - 9-2019
Robotics Development Consultant
Hello Robot Inc
6-2017 - 10-2017
Heart Valve Delivery Tool Development Consultant
RELUCENT SOLUTIONS (Acquired by US subsidiary of Kyoto-based Maruho Hatsujyo Kogyo MHK )
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Education
1986 - 1988
M.S.M.E.
University of California, Davis
1984 - 1986
B.S.M.E.
University of California, Davis
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