Graduate Engineer Accelerated Rotational Program (GEAR) - Puerto Rico Cohort

Biopharma Careers; San Lorenzo (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is launching the Graduate Engineer Accelerated Rotational (GEAR) program in San Lorenzo, PR, to develop early‑career talent for Global Technical Operations within Ethicon. This onsite, two‑year program offers hands‑on experience across multiple product families and cross‑functional teams.

You will rotate through process design, manufacturing operations, and quality/regulatory learning, building leadership and technical skills while contributing to meaningful patient‑care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an Engineering related field obtained between July 2026 and June 2027.
• Minimum of 3 months of work experience including co-op, internship, or post‑graduate employment.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assignments within an assigned technical curriculum based on business needs and project criticality.
• Process design, development, and/or implementation at selected site(s).
• Manufacturing operations support and improvements.
• Site improvement initiatives for new manufacturing technology.
• Lifecycle management support for existing base products with cross‑functional partners.
• Demonstrate leadership imperatives and take ownership of project outcomes.
• Learn and apply new skills; support transition processes; provide program feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters)

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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 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:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

Graduate Engineer Accelerated Rotational Program (GEAR)

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.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

This is an onsite role available in San Lorenzo, PR.

We are searching for the best talent for our Graduate Engineer Accelerated Rotational Program (GEAR).

Purpose:

The Graduate Engineer Accelerated Rotational (GEAR) program looks to develop early in career talent to gain hands‑on experience and build an encouraging network! This role will support our Global Technical Operations (GTO) team within the Ethicon franchises. If you are looking to further your engineering skills and make a positive difference in peoples' lives, we want you to join our team!

GEAR is a two-year entry level rotational program to develop a pipeline of technical leaders for Ethicon. It offers unique, technically focused experiences across the three Ethicon franchises: Endomechanical-Energy, Wound Closure & Healing, and Biosurgery. This key role provides an opportunity to bring significant improvements to Ethicon products and processes, while also providing the opportunity for significant professional growth within the technical track. You will have the opportunity to support and learn about several product families and make our mission of innovating patient care a reality.

In GTO, our team is on the forefront of technology in the medical device industry. Our engineering staff collaborates with R&D teams, multiple Manufacturing sites, and Suppliers to develop/maintain robust component designs and manufacturing processes to ensure our patients get the products they need when they need them.

Program Components:

• Process & Assembly Automation
• Packaging Automation
• Component Development
• Chemical Processing
• Fiber Processing
• Wire Processing

The opportunity to spend a guaranteed minimum of 8 months (maximum 16 months) working in an Ethicon Manufacturing Site.

Combine on-the-job experience with technical, leadership & personal development training.

Rotational assignments across multiple NA/US sites that deliver real and impactful business results.

Exposure to multiple Ethicon products and manufacturing processes (Endomechanical-Energy, Wound Closure & Healing, Biosurgery).

Global networking and virtual collaboration with fellow associates around the world.

Building technical skills in many areas, including process development, manufacturing operations, quality and regulatory compliance, project management, and product/process improvement methodologies (six sigma, lean, design excellence).

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting assignments within an assigned technical curriculum based on business needs, project criticality, and/or prior experience. Example assignments include, but are not limited to:
• Process Design, Development, and/or implementation at selected site(s).
• Manufacturing Operations Support.
• Manufacturing Operations Improvements.
• Site improvement initiatives (i.e. Construction and installation support for new manufacturing technology).
• Lifecycle management support for existing base business products with cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrating leadership imperatives.
• Taking ownership of project outcomes.
• Learning and applying skills.
• Supporting transition processes between assignments.
• Providing feedback and recommendations on program effectiveness.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 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 require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an Engineering related field obtained between July 2026 and June 2027.
• A minimum of 3 months of work experience, inclusive of co‑op, internship, and post‑graduate employment.
• Interest in cross-franchise engineering assignments within Ethicon.
• Geographic flexibility over the course of the GEAR Program, up to and including final placement upon graduation from the program.
• Eligible to begin full‑time employment with J&J by the assigned start date in June 2027.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion to pursue a career on the technical track.
• Proven leadership and technical skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Good basis in statistical analysis of data – e.g. experience with Minitab tool (or equivalent).
• Full proficiency in MS Office applications (including MS project).

This job posting is anticipated to close on 9/20/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.