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 https://www.jnj.com

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Career Programs

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Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery is recruiting for a Wound Closure & Healing (WC&H) or Biosurgery Global Technical Operations Engineering Co-Op, located in Raritan, NJ.

At J&J MedTech Surgery, we support products across the WC&H and Biosurgery platforms, as well as across the Endo-Mechanical, Energy, and Robotics businesses. The Ethicon Global Technical Operations team is searching for engineering co-ops to join the WC&H and Biosurgery platforms!

J&J MedTech Surgery WC&H is the global leader in wound closure, with products that improve efficiency, healing, and patient outcomes. WC&H’s product portfolio includes absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, knotless tissue control devices, topical skin adhesives, as well as mesh and molded products. We strive to develop products that not only passively help wounds heal by approximating tissue but also actively enhance the healing process.

As an engineering co-op, you will be assigned to support activities related to New Product Development (NPD) and/or Lifecycle Management (LCM), including: process development & qualification, equipment design/development/qualification, product design changes, significant mfg. process changes, test method development, external manufacturing process changes, and overall project and portfolio management.

Advantages Of This Co-Op: Build a network with large number of peers from top universities | End to end supply chain exposure | Collaborate directly with professional engineers | Mentoring | Cross-functional exposure | Housing assistance | Structured assignments | Exposure to a wide variety of manufacturing processes.

Co-Op Terms: January to July/August 2026 OR May/June to December 2026

Key Responsibilities :

• Write and execute process development protocols and reports.
• Organize and submit process development samples for testing.
• Collect, analyze, & report process data.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to support key projects.
• Lead small technical projects and process changes.
• Support local community through the Credo inspired events and activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university.
• Preferred majors are: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, and Polymer Science and Engineering.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Must have transportation to and from work daily
• Completion of at least a first year of undergraduate academic program
• Must be able to balance multiple projects and maintain organization
• Must have the ability to work individually as well as on a team
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Excel
• A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is required
• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated leadership is preferred
• Proficient in the following are preferred: Minitab, Tableau
• Participation in campus/community service activities

The anticipated base pay for this position is between 23.00/hr and 51.50/hr, but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. This position is overtime eligible. Intern/Co-ops may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as medical insurance, sick time, holiday pay, and the Company’s consolidated retirement plan in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Housing stipend will be offered for those that qualify. This position is ineligible for severance. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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 or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.00 per hour - $51.50 per hour

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The anticipated base pay for this position is between $23.00/hr and $51.50/hr, but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. This position is overtime eligible. Intern/Co-ops may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as medical insurance, sick time, holiday pay, and the Company’s consolidated retirement plan in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Housing stipend will be offered for those that qualify. This position is ineligible for severance. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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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.

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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.