DePuy Synthes R&D Lab Co-op Orthopedics

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:

Warsaw, Indiana, 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 R&D Lab Co-op to be in Indiana, Warsaw.

• The Co-op term is from January to December, 2027.
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week).
• 2 vacancies are currently available.

You will be responsible:

• Participate in the design and development of research studies to explore potential of new materials, technologies, and/or products.
• Become familiar with orthopaedic industry specific R&D testing, materials, and/or computational modelling and simulation, as well as standard materials manufacturing processes including investment casting, forging, powder metallurgy, and heat treating.
• Work with cross-functional teams and alongside experienced scientists and engineers.
• Observe world class operations in a J&J MedTech manufacturing facility, as well as take advantage of on-site training courses.
• Characterization of materials and evaluation of processes for newly designed and/or current products; performing wear and/or impaction studies; performing computational modelling and simulation; providing technical assistance, as needed; developing new test methods and/or equipment; and performing failure analyses.
• Oral presentations to staff. Preparation and review of technical reports, utilize sound analytical techniques, and maintain good laboratory procedures.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Only students that have completed their freshman year or above by the start of their first work rotation will be considered.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant Engineering major, such as Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent or related fields.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
• 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.
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.
• Co-op sessions: Spring (Jan-July), Fall (July-Dec), or Full Year (Jan-Dec).
• This position is located in Warsaw, Indiana. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to and from this location.
• Candidates with demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus/community service activities are 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.

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, 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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