Early Stage Innovation R&D Co-Op

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Job Function: Career Programs Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op Job Category: Career Program All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: About Surgery Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at We are searching for the best talent for Early Stage Innovation R&D Co-Op to be in Raritan, NJ. The Co-op term is from January to July, 2027. Full time requirement (40 hours per week). Purpose: Wound Closure & Healing (WC&H) is a part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery organization. The MedTech Organization, based in Raritan, 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. The MedTech Organization offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies including— sutures, hemostasis products, surgical staplers, trocars, energy devices 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, oncology, and obesity. You will be responsible: Positional responsibilities span many subgroups of R&D and may include some or all of the following responsibilities: Hands-on laboratory work in an engineering lab. Crafting and evaluating prototypes. Performing studies and developing test methods and fixtures. Attending and participating in voice-of-customer (VOC) labs. Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project related activities. Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes. If you are passionate about these opportunities, please apply below. Qualifications / Requirements: Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required. Be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the Co-op session. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master´s degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Electrical, Chemical, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework. You must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates specified for this position. Proficiency using SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) to create 3D models is required Experience with robotic system development is a plus Ability to write, debug, and maintain code at a fundamental level is a plus 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 is required. Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship. If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check. Pay Transparency: The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: . This job posting is anticipated to close on [9/27/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications. Ineligibility for severance. 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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid Required Skills: Preferred Skills: The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $23.50 per hour - $52.50 per hour Additional Description for Pay Transparency: The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: . This job posting is anticipated to close on [9/27/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.