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Job Function: Career Programs
Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op
Job Category: Career Program
All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
About MedTech
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 Engineering Co-Op, located in Raritan, NJ.
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery, we support products across the WC&H and Biosurgery platforms, as well as across the Endo-Mechanical, Energy, and Robotics businesses. The Global Technical Operations (GTO) team is searching for engineering co-ops to join the WC&H and Biosurgery platforms!
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.
Biosurgery is a leading provider of proven solutions that address a range of surgical bleeding and leaking situations! Biosurgery's product portfolio includes proprietary oxidized regenerated cellulose hemostats; gelatin powder and sponges; flowable hemostatic-matrix; human thrombin, and fibrin sealants.
As an engineering co-op, you will be assigned to support activities related to New Product Development (NPD), 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 2027 OR May/June to December 2027
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
- Demonstrated leadership is preferred
- 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
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US
Preferred:
- Proficient in the following are preferred: Minitab, Tableau
- Participation in campus/community service activities
The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension).
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
This job posting is anticipated to close on 09/18/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Ineligible for severance.
If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent's consent for the background check.
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.
