Process Excellence & AI Co-op

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:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Milpitas, 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

Position Summary

The Process Excellence & AI Co-op will help to accelerate continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across Supply Chain organization. This role will work directly with the Site Process Excellence Lead and partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, eliminate non-value-added activities, and improve productivity through Lean methodologies and AI-enabled solutions.

The co-op will participate in Kaizen events, analyze business processes, develop AI-driven improvements, and support the adoption of new technologies that simplify work and enhance employee effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Site Process Excellence Lead and team to support cross-functional process improvement and Kaizen initiatives.
• Analyze current-state workflows to identify waste, bottlenecks, and automation opportunities.
• Develop and implement AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Assist with process mapping, root cause analysis, and future-state design.
• Create tools, resources, and standard work that support continuous improvement efforts.
• Facilitate AI training sessions, workshops, and user adoption activities.
• Track and communicate results, including cycle time reduction, productivity gains, and business impact.
• Partner with teams across Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and other functions to drive sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Interest in process improvement, Lean methodologies, automation, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Exposure to AI tools, Power Platform, process mapping, or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

What You'll Gain

• Mentorship from Site Process Excellence Lead and exposure to business leaders
• Hands-on experience leading real business improvement and AI implementation initiatives.
• Exposure to Lean, Kaizen, and digital transformation practices.
• Opportunity to develop AI-enabled solutions with measurable impact on productivity, quality, and employee experience.
• Experience facilitating organizational change and technology adoption across multiple functional groups.

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.

The expected pay range for this position is between $27.00 per hour and $61.00 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 09/30/2026.  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.

Ineligible for severance.

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.

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 :

$27.00/hr to $61.00/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $27.00 per hour and $61.00 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).