GTO Manufacturing Engineering Coop Summer 2027

Johnson Johnson; Cornelia (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op to be based in Cornelia, GA. The program runs May through August 2027, full-time (40 hours per week), with housing stipend eligibility for qualifying candidates.

Eight vacancies are available, offering hands-on experience in adhesives, resins, extrusion, needle manufacturing, and more. You will work with engineers on problem solving, documentation practices, and continuous improvement projects, gaining exposure to real manufacturing

Qualifications

• Undergraduate freshman year completed and enrolled in a relevant STEM degree.
• Pursuing Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Plastics Engineering, or related fields.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• No Summer Internship or other employment that conflicts with the contract dates.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience with statistics software is preferred.
• Experience with CAD, Tableau, Power BI, and/or Minitab is preferred.
• Interest in Automation & Control Engineering: PLC/DCS, instrumentation, MES systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and ability to work in diverse teams.
• Leadership and involvement in campus/community service is preferred.
• U.S. work authorization; CPT/OPT/STEM OPT considerations noted.

Responsibilities

• Participate in problem solving efforts by analysis and correction of chemical, electrical, and mechanical operating problems to maintain or improve existing site operations.
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers and mentors to implement continuous improvement projects.
• Deliver end of semester presentations to site management and participate in J&J Credo volunteer activities across the site.

Skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in STEM fields

Tools

CAD

Tableau

Power BI

Minitab

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:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Cornelia, Georgia, 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 GTO Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op to be in Cornelia, GA.

• The Co-op term is from May to August, 2027.
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week).
• 8 vacancies are currently available.
• A housing stipend will be provided based on eligibility.

Purpose:

At Johnson & Johnson, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world's the most significant healthcare challenges. Our teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there's no limit to the impact you can make here.

Here, your career breakthroughs will change the future of health, in all the best ways. And you'll change, too. You'll be inspired, and you'll inspire people across the world to change how they care for themselves and those they love. Amplify your impact. Join us!

Ethicon, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. The Ethicon Global Tech Ops group is recruiting for Manufacturing Engineering Co-Ops for three work rotations or sequential semesters starting Summer 2027. As a Co-op, you will gain hands‑on experience with the production of adhesives, polymer resins, monofilament and multifilament extrudate, needle manufacturing, and more!

You will be responsible:

• Participate in problem solving efforts by analysis and correction of chemical, electrical, and mechanical operating problems to maintain or improve existing site operations.
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers and mentors to implement continuous improvement projects.
• Deliver end of semester presentations to showcase work to site management and participate in J&J Credo volunteer activities across the site.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Plastics Engineering, or related fields.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
• You must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates specified for this position.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), including basic use of pivot tables and graphs.
• Experience with statistical analysis techniques and software (preferred).
• Experience with CAD, Tableau, Power BI, and/or Minitab (preferred).
• For Automation & Control Engineering opportunities: interest in industrial control systems (PLC/DCS), instrumentation, and/or MES systems (preferred).
• Pay strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills with manufacturing associates, management, contractors, and suppliers - opportunities to improve your technical writing, speaking, and presentation skills are numerous and strongly supported.
• Ability to work both independently and on multi-functional, diverse teams.
• Proven leadership and participation in campus/community service activities is preferred.

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 require company sponsorship.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent's consent for the background check.

Ineligibility for severance.

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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