Automation Specialist Co-Op

Johnson Johnson; Añasco (PR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Añasco, Puerto Rico, seeks an Automation Specialist Co‑Op to support manufacturing automation in a regulated MedTech setting. The term runs January–December 2027 with a 40-hour work week onsite.

You will assist with PLC/HMI programming, equipment upgrades, testing, and documentation while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman Year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering.
• Must remain enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the Co-Op term.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January through December 2027.
• Must be able to work onsite five days per week in Añasco, Puerto Rico.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams).
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Assisting with troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, industrial communications, computers, and networks.
• Supporting PLC and HMI programming, testing, and documentation activities.
• Assisting with data collection, system backups, reliability assessments, and routine system checks.
• Participating in automation projects, equipment upgrades, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
• Preparing technical documentation, reports, procedures, and test records.
• Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, vendor interactions, and cross-functional meetings.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, IT, and external suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulated-system requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technical documentation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

PLC Programming

HMI/SCADA Systems

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 jnj.com .

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Anasco, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

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

We are searching for the best talent for Automation Specialist Co-Op to be in Añasco, Puerto Rico .

The Co-op term is from January to December, 2027.

Full time requirement (40 hours per week)

Purpose

The Automation Specialist Co-Op will gain hands-on experience supporting manufacturing automation and operational technology systems in a regulated MedTech environment. The student will work alongside automation engineers and cross-functional teams to support equipment reliability, automation projects, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing technical and professional skills.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Supporting automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Assisting with troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, industrial communications, computers, and networks.
• Supporting PLC and HMI programming, testing, and documentation activities.
• Assisting with data collection, system backups, reliability assessments, and routine system checks.
• Participating in automation projects, equipment upgrades, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
• Preparing technical documentation, reports, procedures, and test records.
• Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, vendor interactions, and cross-functional meetings.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, IT, and external suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulated-system requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman Year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering.
• Or other related technical fields
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher , reflective of all college coursework.
• Must remain enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the Co-Op term.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January through December 2027.
• Must be able to work onsite five days per week in Añasco, Puerto Rico.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams).
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic, laboratory, project, or hands-on exposure to:
• PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Industrial Control Systems
• HMI / SCADA Systems
• Robotics and Automation Technologies
• Industrial Networks and Communications
• Sensors and Instrumentation
• Electrical Systems
• Data Collection and Technical Troubleshooting
• Exposure to platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Ignition, Wonderware, Factory Talk, or similar technologies.
• Interest in Manufacturing Automation, Operational Technology (OT), Digital Manufacturing, Data Integrity, and Cybersecurity.
• Leadership experience through student organizations, community service, research projects, or extracurricular activities.

Technical Tools / Skills

• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook, PLC Programming, HMI / SCADA Systems, Industrial Networks, Automation & Controls, Technical Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Documentation & Reporting

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 r