HFE Intern Raritan Spring 2027

6045-Ethicon Inc. Legal Entity; Raritan Township (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Sick time benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Human Factors Engineer Co‑op for the IDHF/UX organization in Raritan, NJ, Jan–May 2027. On-site; housing not provided. Eligible Co‑Ops may receive a stipend.

Work includes HF research, usability testing, and documentation to support safe medical device design. Requirements include enrollment in a relevant degree program (Bachelor’s/Master’s), 4‑month availability, GPA 3.0+, and US work authorization without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field; PhD candidates not considered.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no future sponsorship required.
• Available for at least a 4-month co‑op rotation.
• GPA 3.0+ with leadership/ campus participation or service.
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, AAMI and other usability standards is preferred.
• CPT/OPT/STEM OPT may require sponsorship for long-term employment.

Responsibilities

• Leverage human factors standards to inform safe, effective product designs.
• Plan, conduct, and report user research activities (ethnography, focus groups, formative usability, HF validation).
• Consolidate user feedback into meaningful design insights and recommendations.
• Perform root cause analysis for use‑related problems observed during tests.
• Understand use environments and help create user workflows.
• Contribute to HF documentation and risk analyses in line with regulatory guidance.
• Author study documentation like consent forms and moderator guides.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

Usability Testing

User Research

Regulatory Knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

Medical Device Standards

Education

Bachelor's in Human Factors Engineering

Master's in Human Factors Engineering

Usability Engineering

Cognitive Science

Psychology

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Company

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Human Factors Engineer (HFE) for our JJMDC Industrial Design, Human Factors, User Experience (IDHF/UX) organization. The role will be based at our Raritan, NJ office for the period of January to May 2027 and will report directly to the IDHF/UX team. It is expected that the co‑op works on‑site at this location in person. Housing will not be provided by Johnson & Johnson, but a one‑time stipend may be offered to qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage human factors standards and best practices to inform new product designs and ensure concepts support safe, effective, and satisfying use.
• Support the planning, conduct, and reporting of various user research activities, including ethnography, focus groups, formative usability tests, and HF validation (summative usability) tests.
• Consolidate user feedback into meaningful design insights and actionable recommendations.
• Perform thoughtful and thorough root cause analysis for use‑related problems that arise during hands‑on usability tests.
• Understand the use environments and participate in the creation of user workflows.
• Understand the regulatory imperative for medical device human factors, including relevant human factors standards and guidance documents, such as IEC 62366 and FDA's final HF guidance.
• Contribute to human factors documentation, including formative and summative test plans and reports, expert reviews, use‑related risk analyses, use specifications, known problems analyses, and Human Factors Engineering reports.
• Author study documentation (e.g., informed consent forms, study participant recruitment screeners, moderator's guides, use error checklists).

What We Offer You

• Collaboration & mentorship with experienced engineers striving to represent the voice of the user/patient/customer with empathetic and user centered designs.
• Dynamic and respectful work environment where we live by the J&J Credo.
• Challenging work that will push you to explore, ask questions, and grow as an engineer and a professional.
• Experience working for a global company.
• Opportunity to have direct impact on billions of people.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing a either bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Usability Engineering, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering; PhD candidates will not be considered.
• Only students in their 2nd year of bachelors or above will be considered.
• Students must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship in the future.
• Availability for at least a 4‑month co‑op rotation.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0, with demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
• An understanding of the research process (planning, execution, analysis and documentation); design project experience or user centered research is preferred.
• Knowledge of human factors and design principles; working knowledge of task and risk analysis methods, human perception, and cognition; basic knowledge of anthropometrics, biomechanics and physiology.
• Experience consolidating user feedback into concise, meaningful design insights and actionable recommendations.
• Experience performing root cause analysis for use‑related problems is preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, AAMI, and other relevant usability regulations and standards for medical devices is highly 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 require 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.
• Ineligible for severance.

Pay and Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $23.50/hr to $52.50/hr. The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience.

• Co‑Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
• Co‑Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Co‑Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).

Closing Date

This job posting is anticipated to close on 09/18/2026. 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.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 04/30/2027. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.