Quality Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored medical benefits

Sick time benefits (40 hrs/yr; 56 hrs/

Retirement plan (pension)

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Quality Engineering Co-op in Santa Clara, CA for a 5- to 6-month term (January–June 2027). You will support product design verification/validation, develop lab testing, and perform statistical analyses under guidance from Quality Engineers.

Responsibilities include risk management documentation, collaboration with engineers and regulatory teams, and participation in on-site training courses.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in engineering fields (mechanical, biomedical, chemical, electrical or computer/Software).
• Second year or above in the program at start of co-op/internship.
• Familiar with basic statistics concepts/terminology.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Willing to work full-time, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, experimentation, verification, and validation to support product design.
• Assist in developing laboratory testing, interpreting data results, and recommending next steps.
• Learn and perform various statistical analysis techniques.
• Create and update risk management documents like FMEAs and quality plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Development, Regulatory, Marketing and Clinical.

Skills

Statistics basics

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

GPA 3.0

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering

Tools

Minitab

Weibull/Reliasoft

SAS

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

Santa Clara, California, 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

Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital (RAD) is recruiting for a Quality Engineering Spring 2027 Co-Op, located in Santa Clara, California: 5 to 6 month term (January-June)

As a Co-op in the Quality Engineering organization, you will have the chance to:

• Use state of the art tools and take advantage of training courses offered on-site.
• Perform testing, experimentation, verification, and validation to support product design.
• Assist in developing laboratory testing, interpreting data results, and recommending next steps.
• Learn and perform various statistical analysis techniques.
• Create and update risk management documents like FMEAs, Quality plans, and complaint analyses.

• Strengthen communication and leadership skills.
• Work with a diverse team of Design Engineers, Development Engineers, Quality Engineers, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Clinical.
• Meet with Quality management to discuss risks and opportunities for the respective projects.

The Quality Engineering Role

• Will work in New Product Development/R&D Quality, Lifecycle/Sustaining Quality, or the Quality Systems group.
• Will report directly to, and receive assignments from, the team Quality Engineer, while also working with the broader team for additional assignments.
• Will participate in and/or lead on-campus activities such as learning committees, volunteer events, and meet and greet luncheons with full time associates.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited College/University pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering or a related field
• Candidates must be in their second year or above in school at the start of the co‑op/internship.
• Candidates must be familiar with basic statistics concepts/terminology

If not in an engineering application - other roles are acceptable (i.e. budget management from a club, or any experience working with numbers)

• Candidates must be available to work Full‑time. 40 hours per week
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1‑B status) now or in the future.
• Candidates must be detail-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Candidates must have the ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Candidates must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.00.

Preferred

• Demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
• Previous quality engineering related experiences.
• Knowledge of FDA or regulatory guidance.
• Medical related experience (previous co‑op at medical device company, working volunteering at a hospital, etc.).
• Advanced familiarity with statistics concepts/terminology (either from previous co‑ops or classwork)
• Understanding of risk management.
• Failure analysis/root cause understanding.
• Experience with statistics software (e.g. Minitab, Weibull/Reliasoft, SAS, etc.).

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.

The expected pay range for this position is between $27.00 per hour and $61.00 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).

This job posting is anticipated to close on 10/28/2026. 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.

Ineligible for severance.

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.

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.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$27.00/hr to $61.00/hr

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

The expected pay range for this position is between $27.00 per hour and $61.00 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).