ID Co-op Fall 2026

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 MedTech, 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 jnj.com

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.

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

Industrial Design Co-op (Cincinnati) 

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 https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The Johnson & Johnson MedTech Industrial Design, Human Factors & User Experience (IDHF|UX) organization is seeking a multi-faceted, exceptionally talented, Industrial Design Co-op who is passionate about improving the quality of people's lives through remarkable user experiences. 
 
The IDHF organization is responsible for user-centered aspects of new product development for J&J MedTech: Our team leads contextual research to discover unmet user needs, designs information to facilitate understanding and collaboration, and creates concepts to address those needs. We test concepts iteratively with stakeholders through a robust formative and summative usability process to identify the best fit, then partner with the cross-functional New Product Development teams to ensure that the relevance and delight of the original idea is preserved through market launch. We are a collaborative team, dedicated to improving patient outcomes by delivering exceptional user experiences to healthcare professionals.  

The position will be based in Cincinnati (Blue Ash) OH and will report directly to the IDHF|UX team, for the period of Sept to Dec 2026. It is expected that the co-op works on-site in person. Housing will not be provided by Johnson & Johnson. 
 

Qualifications  

• Must be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing either bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Design, PhD candidates will not be considered. 

• Only students in their 2nd year of bachelor’s or above will be considered 

• Students must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship in the future. 

• Availability for at least a 3-month co-op rotation 

• A minimum GPA of 3.0, with demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities 

• Experience using 2d and 3d design software (Solidworks, Autodesk Alias, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keyshot or similiar) 

• Experience with prototyping (3D Printing, CNC) 

• Exceptional design, presentation, and communication skills 

 
Key Responsibilities: 

• This role is for students who are passionate about all phases of design process, including human factors research, product research, concept sketching, product renderings, 3D database development, animation, graphic design & illustration, usability testing, product marketing support, and concept presentations.  

• Depending on what projects are active du