Research & Development Leadership Development Program; RDLDP- Summer Internship

Job Description

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  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.

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Engineering LDP - Med Tech Job Category:
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Irvine, California, United States of America, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Redwood City, California, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at

We are searching for the best talent for the Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP)- Summer 2027 Internship

Purpose:

We want you to write your own success story, spark bold innovations and become an expert at what interests and inspires you. If you want to take on today's biggest health challenges in a collaborative, supportive environment—and make a difference in the lives of people everywhere—set out on your path with the power of the world’s largest and most diversified healthcare products company beside you.

Be part of exciting projects while honing your professional skills. The Research & Development Leadership Development Program (R&D LDP) is designed to help talented engineering students develop technical skills, business acumen and cross-functional proficiencies to lead and create innovative ideas, products and services for people around the world. Internship program (12 weeks over Summer)

An introduction to various R&D platforms, focusing on selecting high performers for the full-time program upon graduation. By participating in the program, you’ll receive in-depth classroom training, allowing you to connect with your R&D LDP peers and the broader R&D community. You’ll also receive exciting internal development training opportunities and externally recognized qualifications, like process design excellence, to help advance your career path.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in the technical skills, business acumen and cross-functional proficiencies you need to succeed as an R&D leader.

Irvine, Redwood City, Santa Clara, CA Cincinnati, OH Jacksonville, FL Raritan, NJ

• Current graduate students enrolled in an engineering graduate program and on track to earn a master’s degrees by June 2028.
• Preferred majors: bioengineering, computer, electrical, mechanical, material science, robotics, systems, software and optical engineering
• Strongly preferred skill or experience with machine learning, deep machine learning, IoT, embedded software, prototyping, robot design, systems reliability, firmware, and hardware integration
• Understanding of ethical considerations and responsible AI practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and ways of working to meet evolving business needs.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams to identify AI opportunities, evaluate feasibility, and accelerate AI-enabled ways of working adoption.
• Minimum GPA of 3.3 strongly preferred
• Valid leadership experience—and previous R&D internship experience with J&J—highly preferred
• Ability to…