Development Engineer Co-Op (GTO/SC)

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

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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, 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 Development Engineer Co-Op (GTO/SC) to be in Cincinnati, OH.

• The Co-op term is from August to December, 2026.
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week).
• 3 vacancies are currently available.

Purpose:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for Development Engineering Co-Ops supporting the Global Technical Operations/Supply Chain organizations within our MedTech sector, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Supply chain project teams the co-op will support may include but are not limited to Energy or Endomechanical Lifecycle Engineering within Global Technical Operations and/or Integrated Supplier Management. This co-op position is for the Fall 2026 term.

At Johnson & Johnson, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world’s most significant healthcare challenges. Our Enterprise, MedTech, and Innovative Medicine teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. We're disrupting outdated healthcare ecosystems and infusing them with transformative ideas to help people thrive throughout every stage of their lives. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there’s no limit to the impact you can make here. Are you ready to reimagine healthcare?

Here, your career breakthroughs will change the future of health, in all the best ways. And you’ll change, too. You’ll be inspired, and you’ll inspire people across the world to change how they care for themselves and those they love. Amplify your impact. Join us!

The Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery business offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies—including sutures, surgical staplers, clip appliers, trocars and synthetic mesh devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. The Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery business combines products and services of two market leading legacy companies, both with long histories of medical innovation. The Ethicon Inc. business 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 electiveness of open surgery. The Ethicon Endo-Surgery business was created 25 years ago in Cincinnati, Ohio, developing innovative devices that have driven the revolutionary shift from open to minimally invasive surgery that continues to lead the industry today.

You will be responsible:

Are you looking to get hands on experience in the Corporate world? Our Co-Op position looks to develop early talent under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines to gain real time knowledge and develop an encouraging network. This role will support our Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery business within the Endomechanical and Energy Global Technical Operations and Supply Chain organizations.

• Responsible for accurately and timely collecting, analyzing, consolidating, and reporting relevant data for the supply chain project team.
• Build and develop new tools and systems to improve the efficiency of the existing processes.
• Interact with external suppliers to support key projects and lead small technical projects and process changes.
• Write and execute process development protocols and reports.
• Gather and analyze process data using varying levels of advanced analytics.
• Support input of manufacturing requirements into product design to ensure design for manufacturability & team goals are met.
• Document processes to ensure effective knowledge transfer and communicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Know and follow policies and procedures related to work activities performed in area of responsibility.
• Complete training in areas of responsibility within allowed time-period.
• For ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Support community and Credo events and activities.
• Actively participate in all other team activities contributing where required to other functional areas within the team!
• Assignments will typically be of low to moderate size & complexity, or responsibility for part of a more complex project.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or a related engineering field.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
• Considered a student during the co-op term, must not have a graduation date prior to December 2026.
• Have demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
• Availability to work full-time on-site for the duration of the co-op term. This is a hybrid position with minimum 3 days on site in the Cincinnati, OH office. If you are taking classes during the term, all courses and coursework must be completed outside of business hours (8am - 5pm, M-F)
• Previous internship or co-op experience in the medical device industry is preferred.

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 $23.00 per hour and $51.50 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 [03/01/2026]. 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 :

$23.00/hr to $51.50/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.00 per hour and $51.50 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 [03/01/2026]. 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.