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

Johnson Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Research & Development Leadership Development Program (R&D LDP) Fall 2026 Co-Op seeks engineering graduate students to write their success stories by solving real health challenges through AI-enabled innovation.

You will gain classroom and on-the-job training, rotate through R&D platforms nationwide, and have the chance to join the full-time program after graduation, with support for professional growth within the world’s largest healthcare company.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in engineering graduate program with master's degree expected by June 2028.
• Strong preference for electrical, mechatronics or automation majors.
• Understanding of ethical AI practices and compliance.
• Ability to learn and adopt new AI tools quickly.
• Ability to relocate anywhere in the U.S.
• GPA 3.3+ preferred.
• Leadership experience and prior J&J internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in R&D leadership development activities and projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities.
• Attend training and develop technical and business skills.
• Potentially transition to full-time after graduation.

Skills

AI tools knowledge

Leadership experience

Rapid learning

Cross-functional collaboration

Ethics in AI

Education

Engineering master's program

Job description

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

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:

Engineering LDP - 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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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)

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