Wound Closure and Healing R&D Device Spring Co-Op

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

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovation seeks a Wound Closure & Healing R&D Device Spring Co-Op in Raritan, NJ. The role supports Ethicon Biosurgery through CAD work, prototype assembly, and testing under supervision.

The program runs January through June 2027 with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant engineering degree with SolidWorks and prototyping experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate year; pursuing degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field.
• GPA 2.8+ and no conflicting internship contracts.
• CAD knowledge and prototyping methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend team meetings as necessary.
• Perform mechanical testing and post-testing analysis.
• Create/update CAD parts and assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Write reports, tests methods, and design-control documentation.
• Complete engineering activities for multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Laboratory skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Mechanical/Biomedical/Bio-engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

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.

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All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

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 Wound Closure and Healing R&D Device Spring Co-Op to be in Raritan, NJ.

• The Co-op term is from January to June, 2027.
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week).

You will be responsible:

Assist engineers with various R&D job functions within active projects for Ethicon Biosurgery.

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Attend team meetings as necessary.
• Perform necessary mechanical and laboratory testing, and post-testing analysis.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Assist in assembly of prototype devices.
• Create/Update parts, assemblies and drawings in CAD (SolidWorks).
• Write reports, test methods, protocols and other design control documentation.
• Complete engineering activities for multiple projects.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Bio-engineering, or related fields.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
• You must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates specified for this position.
• Knowledge of CAD Software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge statistics preferred.
• Knowledge of 3D printing or other prototyping methods preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous laboratory skills preferred, but not required.
• Generally Requires 0-2 Years Work Experience.
• No certifications/licenses required.

Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are 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 are 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. This job posting is anticipated to close on [10/4/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.50/hr to $52.50/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are 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 are 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. This job posting is anticipated to close on [10/4/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers