R&D MIS Co-op

R&D Minimally Invasive Surgery Co-op

The Wound Closure & Healing R&D Organization is recruiting for an R&D Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Spring 2027 Co-op, for assistance in developing our STRATAFIX brand of barbed suture products located in Raritan, NJ.

Wound Closure & Healing is part of the Johnson & Johnson Med Tech Surgery organization.

The position in question will require:

• Hands-on laboratory work in our engineering labs
• Performing engineering studies and developing fixtures
• Generating models and drawings in Solid Works
• Fabricating prototypes and evaluating them via surgeon Voice-of-Customer (VOC) events
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
• Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project-related activities

Qualifications:

• Be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the co-op session.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Only students who have completed their freshman year or above will be considered.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; a GPA of 3.2 or higher is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities is desired.
• A high level of organization and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Be comfortable working independently, as well as on a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Hands-on skills and experience with Solid Works is preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.
• Ability to provide their own transportation to and from the Raritan, NJ site.

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.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $23.50 per hour - $52.50 per hour