Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP)- Fall 2026 Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Santa Clara, California is recruiting for the Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP) Fall 2026 Co-Op. This internship-style program targets engineering graduates who will rotate through diverse R&D platforms, building technical skills and cross-functional experience across AI and medtech initiatives.

Participants gain classroom and on-the-job training, with opportunities for full-time placement after graduation, and exposure to ethics and responsible

Qualifications

• Current grad students enrolled in engineering and on track to earn a master’s by June 2028.
• Highly preferred majors: electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation.
• Understanding of ethical AI practices and compliance with industry standards.
• Ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools for business needs.
• Willingness to relocate anywhere in the U.S. for rotations.

Skills

AI tools awareness

Rapid learning

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Engineering graduate program enrollment

Tools

AI tools

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:

EngineeringLDP– MedTech

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

We are searching for the best talent for the Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP)- Fall 2026 Co-Op

Purpose:

We want you to write your own success story, spark bold innovations and become an expert at what interests and inspires you. If you want to take on today’s biggest health challenges in a collaborative, supportive environment—and make a difference in the lives of people everywhere—set out on your path with the power of the world’s largest and most diversified healthcare products company beside you.

Be part of exciting projects while honing your professional skills. The Research & Development Leadership Development Program (R&D LDP) is designed to help talented engineering students develop technical skills, business acumen and cross-functional proficiencies to lead and create innovative ideas, products and services for people around the world.

Fall Co-Op (October 2026 - May 2027)

An introduction to various R&D platforms, focusing on selecting high performers for the full-time program upon graduation.

By participating in the program, you’ll receive in-depth classroom training, allowing you to connect with your R&D LDP peers and the broader R&D community. You’ll also receive exciting internal development training opportunities and externally recognized qualifications, like process design excellence, to help advance your career path. You’ll gain a strong foundation in the technical skills, business acumen and cross-functional proficiencies you need to succeed as an R&D leader.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Current graduate students enrolled in an engineering graduate program and on track to earn a master’s degrees by June 2028.
• Highly preferred majors/experience: electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation
• Understanding of ethical considerations and responsible AI practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and ways of working to meet evolving business needs.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams to identify AI opportunities, evaluate feasibility, and accelerate AI-enabled ways of working adoption.
• Minimum GPA of 3.3 strongly preferred
• Valid leadership experience—and previous R&D internship experience with J&J—highly preferred
• Ability to relocate anywhere in the U.S. as required for program rotations

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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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The expected base pay for this position is $39/hr (Post-Graduate), $43.50 (Software Eng w/ 2 years exp post grad), $61/hr (PhD). CA Bay Area Robotics/Data Science Majors: $30/hr (Sophomore), $32/hr (Junior), $33.50/hr (Senior), $39/hr (Post-Graduate)

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

This position is overtime eligible. Co-Ops/Interns may be 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 may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits