Spring 2027 Hip/Knee R&D Co-op

Key Responsibilities

Research & Development (R&D) encompasses the development of advanced materials, process improvements, risk management, mechanical testing and more through the new product development process. We offer a fast-paced, technologically advanced, corporate environment, passionate about developing individual engineering and scientific skills. You will have the opportunity to learn about anatomy, disease states, deformities and the surgical procedure/products used to address these conditions, as well as observe world class operations in a Johnson & Johnson manufacturing facility and take advantage of on-site training courses.

Under direct supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Johnson & Johnson Corporate procedures and guidelines, this position includes responsibilities such as:

For Hip R&D Co-op

• Learn and apply analysis and design tools, rapid prototyping technologies, industry-leading testing equipment and methodologies, related anatomy, pathologies, and surgical procedures in the design and development of new products.
• Work with cross-functional product development teams and alongside experienced engineers on development activities related to complex orthopaedic implants and instrumentation.
• Contribute to design solutions and the advancement of new product development projects or improvement of existing products or processes.
• Participate in all aspects of the design control process including the identification of patient and regulatory needs, assessments of design specifications, identifying and controlling of risks, and creation and documentation of design outputs when products require additional functional or mechanical testing.
• Assist in the development and execution of verification/validation plans, which may include designing test fixtures and prototypes, writing test protocols and reports, as well as performing testing, experimentation, and validation to support product development. Note: this may include evaluation in a human cadaver.
• Learn and use Siemens NX 3D CAD software to produce models and drawings.
• Support product development by regularly collaborating with members of R&D, Prototype Manufacturing, Mechanical Testing, and Design Quality.

For Knee R&D Co-op:

• Learn and apply analysis and design tools, rapid prototyping technologies, industry-leading testing equipment and methodologies, related anatomy, pathologies, and surgical procedures in the design and development of new products.
• Work with cross-functional product development teams and alongside experienced engineers on development activities related to complex orthopaedic implants and instrumentation.
• Contribute to design solutions and the advancement of new product development projects or improvement of existing products or processes.
• Participate in all aspects of the design control process including the identification of patient and regulatory needs, assessments of design specifications, identifying and controlling of risks, and creation and documentation of design outputs when products require additional functional or mechanical testing.
• Assist in the development and execution of verification/validation plans, which may include designing test fixtures and prototypes, writing test protocols and reports, as well as performing testing, experimentation, and validation to support product development. Note: this may include evaluation in a human cadaver.
• Learn and use Siemens NX 3D CAD software to produce models and drawings.
• Learn and use ANSYS simulation software to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Support product development by regularly collaborating with members of R&D, Prototype Manufacturing, Mechanical Testing, and Design Quality.

Qualifications

Education:

• Candidate must be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the Spring (January - May), Summer (May/June - August) or Fall (August - December) 2027 Co-Op session.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Science. Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, are preferred academic majors.
• Only students that have completed at least their first year of college by the start of their first work rotation will be considered.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Demonstrates an understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles. “Hands-on” engineering student with the ability to think creatively.
• Identifies and communicates basic problems and issues in a timely manner, as well as implements solutions to problems.
• Highly motivated and can work independently on one or multiple projects under general direction and can exhibit an attention to detail.
• Prioritization and time management.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including experience presenting in front of multidisciplinary audiences and attending virtual and face-to-face team meetings.

Preferred:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience with 3D modeling.
• Proven leadership and/or participation in campus/community service activities.

Additional Information

This position is located in Warsaw, Indiana. Candidates must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-Op session and must provide their own transportation to and from this location.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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 require 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 & 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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