J&J Surgery Cincinnati: R&D Design & Dev Co-op, Summer

Overview

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for R&D Design & Development Co-ops for the Summer 2026 term within our Med Tech sector, located in Cincinnati, OH.

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 Med Tech, 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.

• Use state of the art tools and take advantage of training courses offered on-site.
• Perform testing, experimentation, and validation to support product design.
• Contribute to design solution activity through utilization of previously learned skills with CAD tools, simulation tools, fundamental engineering principles, and experienced mentorship from seasoned Team Engineers.
• Assist in developing laboratory testing, interpreting data results, and recommending next steps.
• Opportunities to receive intermediate CAD training, if applicable, including building simulation models, developing kinematics models, and performing stack-up analysis.

Responsibilities will increase with each rotation as you learn more by returning to school. Rotations are generally 3-5 months and availability for multiple rotations is desired. We offer a competitive wage and housing assistance to non-local students that live 50+ miles from the site. The R&D Design & Development Co-op program provides each student with a great support system, as well as the opportunity to meet people from various schools throughout the country.

All co-ops that qualify for housing assistance will receive a one-time taxable stipend to support the cost of living during the co-op term. Prior to the start date all co-ops will be connected with other incoming co-ops and provided with housing resources to individually secure housing arrangements. Transportation is not provided; all co-ops are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from the site daily.

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/institution pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. (PhD degree may be considered)
• Must have completed a minimum of two semesters in school at the beginning of the co-op in May 2026 (class standing of a sophomore or above)
• Considered a student during the co-op term, must not have a graduation date prior to April 2026
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the full duration of the co-op term of 5/2026-8/2026
• Have demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
• Availability to work full-time on-site for the duration of the co-op term, if you are taking classes during the term all courses and coursework must be completed outside of business hours (8am - 5pm, M-F)
• Previous internship or co-op experience in the medical device industry is preferred

• Co-Ops/Interns may be 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 may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)

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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…