R&D Leadership Rotation — MedTech (Class of 2027)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for the Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP) – Full-Time Class of 2027. You will join a two-year program with rotational assignments across new medical device development, from design to validation, to prepare engineers for leadership across global teams.

Candidates are current engineering graduate students on track to earn a master’s by June 2027, with strong interest in AI/ML, IoT, embedded software, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate engineering students by June 2027 pursuing master's degree.
• Preferred majors include bioengineering, computer, electrical, mechanical, materials, robotics.
• Strong experience or interest in ML/AI, IoT, embedded software and robotics.
• Minimum GPA 3.3 preferred.
• Leadership experience and prior J&J R&D internship preferred.
• Understanding of ethical AI practices and responsible AI.
• Ability to relocate nationwide for rotations.

Responsibilities

• Support product design, development, manufacturing and commercialization, addressing challenges and risks.
• Learn to design new products, from simulations to kinematic modeling and stack-up analysis.
• Develop and deliver automated medical devices, including instruments, imaging and UI/UX.
• Deliverables include fundamental research, process/product development, testing and equipment development.
• Pursue internal and external qualifications such as DOE, GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment to nurture engineers’ careers.

Skills

ML/AI

IoT

Embedded software

Prototyping

Robot design

Systems reliability

Firmware

Hardware integration

Leadership

Education

Master's degree track

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for the Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP) – Full-Time Class of 2027. You will join a two-year program with rotational assignments across new medical device development, from design to validation, to prepare engineers for leadership across global teams.

Candidates are current engineering graduate students on track to earn a master’s by June 2027, with strong interest in AI/ML, IoT, embedded software, and cross-functional collaboration.