Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP)- Full-Time 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

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: R&D LDP Job Category: Career Program All Job Posting Locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Irvine, California, United States of America, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Redwood City, California, United States of America, 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)- Full-Time Class of 2027

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 the technical skills, business acumen and cross-functional proficiencies to lead and create innovative ideas, products and services for people around the world.

Full-time Program (two-year program for candidates in the U.S.): Opportunities to participate and/or lead in rotational assignments encompassing an entire project or a large portion of a major project: e.g., resolving advanced materials, process, inspection/testing or procedural approaches to advance a medical device through the pipeline process into full R&D and potentially even commercialization.

You will be responsible for:

• Support product design, development, manufacturing and commercialization, leveraging technical expertise to anticipate and proactively address challenges and risks
• Learn through opportunities to design new products, from building simulation models to developing kinematics models and performing stack-up analysis
• Engineer capabilities required to develop and deliver automated medical devices, including requisite instruments, advanced imaging and user interface/experience
• Perform deliverables involving fundamental research and characterization, process/product development, process/product improvement, test method development and/or equipment development
• Pursue several internal developmental training programs as well as externally recognized qualifications, such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Tolerance Analysis.
• Work in a fast-paced, cross functional, technologically advanced environment in a program focused on developing individual engineers capable of pursuing careers across medical device businesses and high-volume manufacturers

Locations: Irvine, Redwood City, Santa Clara, CA Cincinnati, OH Jacksonville, FL Raritan, NJ

Qualifications / Requirements: Current graduate students enrolled in an engineering graduate program and on track to earn a master’s degrees by June 2027. Preferred majors: bioengineering, computer, electrical, mechanical, material science, robotics, systems, software and optical engineering Strongly preferred skill or experience with machine learning, deep machine learning, IoT, embedded software, prototyping, robot design, systems reliability, firmware, and hardware integration Minimum GPA of 3.3 strongly preferred Valid leadership experience—and previous R&D internship experience with J&J—highly preferred 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. Ability to relocate anywhere in the U.S. as required for program rotations Eligibility 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.

Required Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : The anticipated base salary for this position is $102,600 (MA/MS), $107,500 (MA/MS Robotics), $123,000 (PhD). Bay Area CA $118,000 (MA/MS), $123,600 (MA/MS Robotics), $141,500 (PhD)

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. The position is eligible for a sign-on and/or early incentive bonus.

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefits programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date or hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: -Vacation -120 hours per calendar year -Sick time- 40 hours per calendar year, for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year -Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year -Work, Personal and Family Time- up to 40 hours per calendar year -Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child -Condolence Leave -30 days for immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member -Caregiver Leave -10 days -Volunteer Leave – 4 days -Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

Additional information can be found through the link below For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

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