R&D Engineer Co-Op - Fall 2026

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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:

The Wound Closure & Healing R&D Organization in Raritan, NJ, is recruiting for a Wound Closure and Healing R&D Co-op. 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.

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

· 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 Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related technical field. MA or PhD preferred.

· Only students who have completed their freshman year or above will be considered.

· For co-ops, availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.

· A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

· Proficiency using SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) to create 3D models

· 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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 a