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Johnson & Johnson, Robotics and Digital Solutions (RAD) group is recruiting for an Firmware Engineering Intern located in Santa Clara, CA. We at Johnson & Johnson are redefining medical intervention by combining advancements in medical robotics, instrumentation, navigation and data science. We are building a platform technology capable of rapidly growing the applicability of robotics to a spectrum of medical procedures.

As a Firmware Engineering Intern you will contribute to the development and testing of various instruments and accessories used with a robotic platform for surgical applications. You will assist in writing and executing test protocols for engineering as well as build and maintain automated regression tests in support of system components and sophisticated sub-systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform hands-on system integration testing
• · Solve technical issues including hardware and software anomalies.
• Develop manufacturing support firmware / tools
• Develop firmware update tools
• Help develop with firmware verification tools

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program majoring in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Class standing of a Sophomore or above with a minimum of two semesters remaining after completion of the internship
• Graduation date after August 2021
• Familiarity with C, Python coding and debugging
• Hands on experience in Embedded Software/Firmware showing understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, IO’s, I2C/SPI and other interconnected buses.
• Familiarity developing test methods, techniques, plans, requirements, procedures, and reports
• Ability to analyze problems and derive thoughtful solutions by working with your team members
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with basic scripting in Python preferred
• Ability to read schematic and translate into code (i.e. IO/Pin assignments, etc.) preferred

Please note that most, but not all, Johnson & Johnson roles are currently virtual due to COVID-19. While locations/facilities have been aligned to our Internships and Co-Ops positions, assignments could be virtual due to the uncertainties of COVID-19.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Push the boundaries of science to transform health—and your career.

Join us and advance life-changing treatments for people who need them most. At Johnson & Johnson, our focus is on improving global health equity and developing MedTech and pharmaceutical innovations that impact the future of health. Using AI and robotics to transform surgery or helping data scientists and clinicians formulate new ways to diagnose and treat disease, this work may sound like sci-fi, but it’s all science, all real, and could be your career. Whatever your background, skills, or career goals, there’s a place for you to help solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges with us.

Accelerate your career while changing the world.

Each of our broadly-based family of companies offers an inclusive and empowering culture and employee benefits (like paid time off to volunteer, transgender-inclusive and same-sex partner health insurance coverage, and more) designed to help you live your best life, however you define it. And our best-in-class learning and development approaches, mentorship, and access to innovators across the world will help you grow your skills and reach your career goals. Because when you're at your best, nothing stands between you and your next breakthrough.