Automation Engineer Co-Op

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 https://www.jnj.com

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Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

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 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 https://www.jnj.com/

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for Automation Engineer Co-Op to be in Raritan, NJ.

• The Co-op term is from August, 2025 to January, 2026
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week)

Purpose:

The MAM (MAKE Asset Management) organization operates as one integrated team in the delivery of Engineering, Maintenance and Execution Systems solutions. The Execution Systems (ES) team consists of automation professionals focused on implementing and maintaining automated manufacturing systems.

You will be responsible for:

This role provides an opportunity for students to apply their technical knowledge in a practical setting passionate about automation and process optimization. In this position, the individual will work with the Senior Automation Engineer and take charge and learn about various operational technology (OT) topics such as network infrastructure, data collection\analysis, and control systems.

• Automation Development: Work with the SCS engineering team to create and implement automation solutions that help reduce downtime and improve process quality.
• System Optimization: Use AI and machine learning techniques to analyze and enhance existing systems and workflows. This includes finding ways to automate tasks that can lead to better efficiency and reliability.
• Data Management: Assist with data analytics to support projects that focus on optimizing supply chain processes. This involves helping gather and analyze data to provide useful insights for decision-making.
• Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience with various automation technologies and lab systems in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at accredited University is required.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Automation, Electrical, Chemical or a related field) or have equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to industrial automation or control systems (PLCs, DCS, SCADA).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on projects.
• Basic understanding of programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, ladder logic).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• 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