R&D Engineer Intern – MedTech & Wound Closure

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Sick time benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Summer 2027 R&D Intern in Wound Closure and Healing at Ethicon, Inc., located in Raritan, NJ. You will join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers supporting new product development, with emphasis on antibacterial technologies and cardiovascular surgery.

You will design studies, test prototypes, document results, and work closely with engineers and external suppliers in a hands-on laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have transportation to and from work daily
• Ability to relocate to work on site in a laboratory environment
• Completion of at least a first year of undergraduate academic program
• Must be able to balance multiple projects and maintain organization
• Must have the ability to work individually as well as on a team
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel
• Intern Terms: May/June to August 2027. Start/End dates are flexible to accommodate academic calendars.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hrs/week) during the Co-op / Internship term
• Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of the Internship assignment.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred
• The following disciplines are preferred: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering
• Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical personnel
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a dedication to delivering the highest quality of work with attention to detail
• High level of organization and ability to balance multiple projects/initiatives while achieving results
• Must be a self-starter. Comfortable working both independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Working with teams to design key project studies
• Testing and characterization of prototype devices and competitive products
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
• Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project related activities
• Hands-on laboratory work in engineering laboratories
• Utilizing machining processes for novel medical device builds and evaluation
• Attending and participating in Voice-of-Customer (VOC) labs with surgeons

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Summer 2027 R&D Intern in Wound Closure and Healing at Ethicon, Inc., located in Raritan, NJ. You will join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers supporting new product development, with emphasis on antibacterial technologies and cardiovascular surgery.

You will design studies, test prototypes, document results, and work closely with engineers and external suppliers in a hands-on laboratory environment.