Wound Closure R&D Summer 2027 Intern

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

Job summary

The Wound Closure & Healing R&D Organization in Raritan, NJ, is recruiting for a Summer 2027 Intern to assist in developing Wound Closure & Healing products. The MedTech organization focuses on sutures, hemostasis products, staplers, trocars, and energy devices for minimally-invasive and open procedures.

You will perform hands-on lab work, generate models in SolidWorks, fabricate prototypes and document results with good practices. Base pay ranges from $23.50/hr to $52.50/hr for this internship.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university during the internship.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Freshman year or above; GPA 3.2 or higher preferred.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking ability; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on lab work in engineering labs.
• Develop fixtures and perform engineering studies.
• Generate models/drawings in SolidWorks and fabricate prototypes.
• Evaluate prototypes via surgeon VOC events and document results.
• Collaborate with engineers and external suppliers on projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

At Johnson & Jönson,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 & Jönson 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 & Jönson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Career Programs

Job Sub Function

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

The Wound Closure & Healing R&D Organization in Raritan, NJ, is recruiting for a Summer 2027 Intern for assistance in developing Wound Closure & Healing products. Wound Closure & Healing is part of the Johnson & Jönson MedTech Surgery organization. The J&J MedTech Organization, based in Raritan, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery. The MedTech Organization offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies including— sutures, hemostasis products, surgical staplers, trocars, and energy devices — that are used in a wide variety of minimally-invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, hernias, oncology, and obesity.

The Position In Question Will Require

• Hands-on laboratory work in our engineering labs
• Performing engineering studies and developing fixtures
• Generating models and drawings in SolidWorks
• Fabricating prototypes and evaluating them via surgeon Voice-of-Customer (VOC) events
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
• Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project-related activities

Target Hire Date

05/03/2027

Target End Date

08/27/2027

Qualifications

• Be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the internship.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Only students who have completed their freshman year or above will be considered.
• a GPA of 3.2 or higher is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities is desired.
• A high level of organization and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Be comfortable working independently, as well as on a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Hands-on skills and experience with SolidWorks is preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.
• Ability to provide their own transportation to the Raritan, NJ site.

Candidate Eligibility Requirements

• Be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship requirements.
• Remain actively enrolled in their academic program throughout the entire internship period.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week during the internship.
• Should have a minimum GPA of 3.2

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.

Johnson & Jönson 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 & Jönson 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.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.50/hr to $52.50/hr

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

• 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 [8/27/2027]. 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.