Engineering Student Industrial Placement

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.

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As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Career Programs

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Career Program

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Duration: 12 months

Location:

Leeds, Yorkshire

Sector:
Medical Devices

Depending on your interests and skills, you may be placed within one of the following teams:
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You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to designing medical implants and surgical instruments, generating design concepts, defining product specifications, identifying suitable materials, developing robust in vitro test methodologies and analyzing retrieved products depending on the team you join.

As well as a lot of technical opportunities we look to our employees to drive and develop our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that focus on areas such as Women in Leadership, STEM outreach and Open&Out. You will also benefit from being mentored by a permanent staff member as well as day to day advice and guidance from your team.

Join Johnson & Johnson Med Tech and help design innovative healthcare solutions that improve patients' lives. Working with technologies such as robotics, 3D printing, and digital health, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to bring new products from concept to launch.

Depending on your team allocation development opportunities; specialist training and responsibilities may include the following:

• Support project planning and contribute to digital innovation initiatives.
• Perform product testing using advanced engineering and laboratory equipment.
• Assist with product validation activities and development of test methods and protocols.
• Gain hands-on experience with orthopedic materials and medical device development.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including Design, Bioengineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Research, and Testing.
• Conduct technical research and prepare reports to support product development.
• Support equipment validation, design verification, and regulatory documentation.
• Work closely with surgeons to understand joint replacement procedures and user needs.
• Contribute to concept generation, brainstorming, and innovative design solutions.
• Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and prototypes.
• Support medical instrument design and liaise with external suppliers on manufacturing processes.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• 2 years of degree level study completed.
• A minimum of 2:1, or equivalent, achieved in first year of study.
• We're looking for students in Engineering, Data Science, or Design fields, including Biomedical, Clinical, Medical, Mechanical, Materials, Product Design, or related fields.

• Knowledge of Python, data analysis, and data science concepts.
• Experience with sensors and data acquisition systems.

• Curious and motivated mindset with a passion for engineering and innovation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Interest in healthcare, user-centered design, and emerging technologies.
• Experience with CAD, Figma, or similar design software is an advantage.

• Build real-world experience at one of the world's leading healthcare companies.
• Work on projects that have a real impact on business decisions.
• Build your professional network across multiple business functions.
• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Take an important step toward your future…