GTO Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Location: Cornelia

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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:
Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

J&J Medtech is recruiting for Manufacturing Engineering Co-ops to start Spring/Summer 2026, in Cornelia, GA!
At Johnson & Johnson, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world's the most significant healthcare challenges. Our teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there's no limit to the impact you can make here.
Here, your career breakthroughs will change the future of health, in all the best ways. And you'll change, too. You'll be inspired, and you'll inspire people across the world to change how they care for themselves and those they love. Amplify your impact. Join us!
Ethicon, part of Johnson & Johnson Med Tech, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. The Ethicon Global Tech Ops group is recruiting for Manufacturing Engineering Co-Ops for three work rotations or sequential semesters starting Spring/Summer 2026. As a Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience with the production of adhesives, polymer resins, monofilament and multifilament extrudate, needle manufacturing, and more!

Core Job Responsibilities     Participate in problem solving efforts by analysis and correction of chemical, electrical, and mechanical operating problems to maintain or improve existing site operations

Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes

Collaborate with Senior Engineers and mentors to implement continuous improvement projects

Deliver end of semester presentations to showcase work to site management and participate in J&J Credo volunteer activities across the site

Qualifications     Enrollment in an accredited college/university pursuing a Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Plastics Engineering, or similar degree is required

Minimum Requirements
Completion of your first year with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required

Authorization to work in the United States and not require sponsorship in the future is required (F-1 student Visa status is accepted with CPT)

Dedication to working full time (40 hours per week) on-site for the duration of the co-op is required

A housing stipend will be provided based on eligibility

Expected to provide your own transportation to and from the work location.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience     Pay strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills with manufacturing associates, management, contractors, and suppliers - opportunities to improve your technical writing, speaking, and presentation skills are numerous and strongly supported

Ability to work both independently and on multi-functional, diverse teams

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) with a basic knowledge of pivot tables and graphs.

Experience with statistical analysis techniques and software is a plus

Experience with CAD, Tableau, Power

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