Graduate Trainee Engineer

Jnjmedtech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare innovation is seeking a Graduate Trainee Engineer for a dynamic two-year program in Leeds. This role offers recent graduates the chance to develop their skills in R&D, Quality, and Operations within the medical devices sector, focusing on joint reconstruction implants. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and demonstrate strong analytical and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Continued Professional Development opportunities

Mentor and buddy schemes

Qualifications

• Graduated within the last 2 years with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• Degree qualification at 2:1 or above.

Responsibilities

• Join the R&D New Product Development team focusing on joint reconstruction implants.
• Work within R&D, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to develop understanding of products.

Skills

Team working

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Intellectual curiosity

Pro-active approach

Desire to work in Orthopaedics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific Fields

Job description

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At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

Job Function

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

GB012 Leeds - Beeston

Job Description

Please note that this role is filled and new applications will not be considered.

Start date: September 2025

Duration: 2-year programme

Location: Leeds

Sector: Medical Devices

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Graduate Trainee Engineer to join our R&D New Product Development team located in Leeds.

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in the UK are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

Position Summary

Our technical graduate programmes offer graduates the chance to become world leaders in their chosen field and gives you the tools to start you on your journey.

JnJ MedTech offer the world’s largest portfolio of orthopaedic and neurological products and services designed to advance patient care and deliver clinical and economic value globally. Passionate about wanting to help people return to living active and fulfilling lives, we bring surgeons and healthcare providers together to create new value by increasing patient satisfaction, improving clinical outcomes and reducing costs.

Being at the forefront of innovation and development means we are able to maintain our position as one of the top global healthcare companies. Our engineers and scientists bring so much to our organisation and can shape the future of healthcare through their work.

As an Engineering Graduate you will join the JnJ MedTech team in Leeds. The Leeds campus is a world leading orthopaedic development facility, designed to stimulate innovation, communication, and collaboration, so we may advance medical device solutions that deliver value for healthcare systems and improve people’s lives. You will be part of a team focused on the development of joint reconstruction implants for the hip and knee, including development of the surgical process and instruments used during surgery. In addition, you will work within our R&D, Quality, Operations and Manufacturing teams, developing your understanding of products and processes currently available on the market and providing a broad insight into the processes that drive the efficiency of our business.

During the course of the programme, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself and your skills through Continued Professional Development using internal Johnson & Johnson courses and selected external courses, such as LinkedIn Learning, providing internationally recognised qualifications. Engineering and Scientist graduates are also encouraged and supported to enter a Professional Development scheme, leading to membership of an Institution. You will receive training where you will learn new leadership and technical skills, which will be combined with the opportunity to apply this business knowledge in an ambitious manufacturing and development environment. This is an opportunity that will take you and your career further.

Programme Summary

• Dynamic, two-year Engineering Graduate Development Programme with exciting and varied rotations across different functions within our innovative R&D, Quality, Operations and Manufacturing Teams.
• Opportunities to own and lead project work with support from your supervisors and team.
• Potential to pursue a number of internal developmental training programmes as well as externally recognised qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in a fast paced, technologically advanced corporate environment.
• Programme focused on developing individual engineers capable of pursuing careers across medical device businesses and advanced manufacturers in a regulated environment.
• Commitment to engineering and professional development through our mentor and buddy schemes
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements of the role:

Graduated Within The Last 2 Years With a Minimum Of a Bachelor's Degree In One Of The Following Engineering Or Scientific Fields (or Related)

• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Product Engineering
• Material Science
• Manufacturing Engineering
  
  

Degree qualification at 2:1 or above.

Key Skills And Competencies

• Excellent team working skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity
• Pro-active approach to achieving success
• Drive to shape an inclusive and equitable working culture
• A strong desire to work in Orthopaedics
• Eligible to work within the UK on a permanent basis
  
  

These can have been displayed through education, project work, work experience or life experience.

Please note that we plan to close for first round of applications on 22th September, but could close earlier if we receive too many applications.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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