J&J Surgery Cincinnati: Design & Development Co-op, Fall

Position: J&J Surgery Cincinnati: Design & Development Co-op, Fall 2026
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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. Learn

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Job Function:
Career Programs

Job Sub     Function:
Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:
Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

ohnson & Johnson is recruiting for R&D Design & Development Co-ops for the Fall 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.

Learn more at
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.
Ethicon Surgical Technologies offers a broad range of products, platforms, and technologies-including sutures, surgical staplers, advanced energy, robotic surgery, clip appliers, trocars and synthetic mesh devices-that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, cancer and obesity. Ethicon Surgical Technologies combines products and services of two market leading legacy companies, both with long histories of medical innovation.

Formerly called Ethicon, Inc. based in Somerville, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago, as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery. Formerly called Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. was created 25 years ago, in Cincinnati, Ohio, developing creative devices that have driven the groundbreaking shift from open to minimally invasive surgery that continues to lead the industry today.
The Fall 2026 term dates are from 8/24/2026 - 12/11/2026
Responsibilities:
As a Co-Op in the R&D Design or Development department, you will have the chance to:
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.
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