Depuy Synthes Product Development Engineer
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
The Drexel Product Development Engineer Co-op will work in the Surgeon Response Group (SRG), within the Research and Development (R&D) organization. We are located in West Chester, PA.
Job description
Our mission in SRG is to support the hospitals and surgeons who use our product every single day. This co-op role is focused on the development of new, customized medical devices based on a request from a surgeon. This specific Co-op will provide opportunities to engage with customers to design and develop new instrumentation for orthopedic procedures.
Are you mechanically inclined? This position allows you to own the project’s entire engineering development lifecycle, from conceptual designs, to crafting rapid prototypes, to releasing the finished good. Problem solving and a deep understanding of patient and surgeon needs is essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-op will be responsible for the design and development multiple medical devices, and all supporting activities
- Co-op will participate in all aspects of the design process, including the identification of regulatory needs, developing design specifications, mitigating product risks, and building the engineering design history file
- Co-ops will independently own their individual instrument design projects, with the intent of releasing engineering for 8+ new instruments
- You will learn and utilize Creo parametric CAD to produce 3D models and drawings to company drafting standards
- Your projects will cover multiple disciplines and procedures necessary to support DePuySynthes Trauma/CMF procedures
- Co-ops will regularly work with members of the DePuySynthes sales force and/or surgeons, R&D Engineers from other NPD teams, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design Quality
Qualifications
Education
- Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
- A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is required
Experience and Skills
- Demonstrated leadership is preferred
- Candidates must be highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks
- Candidates must have the ability to work individually as well as on a team
- Candidates need to be proficient with: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel is required
- Strong experience with CAD software (Pro-E, Creo, Solidworks, etc.) is highly preferred
Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
- Strong experience with CAD software (Pro-E, Creo, Solidworks, etc.)
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to work individually as well as on a team
- Permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.