R&D Engineer Intern WCH
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
Ethicon, Inc.—a member of Johnson & Johnson's Medtech family of companies located in Raritan, NJ—is recruiting for a Summer 2027 R&D Intern in the area of Wound Closure and Healing. In this role, the Intern will join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers which support new product development aimed at addressing unmet needs in wound closure with particular emphasis on antibacterial technologies and cardiovascular surgery.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Working with teams to design key project studies
- Testing and characterization of prototype devices and competitive products
- Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
- Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project related activities
- Hands-on laboratory work in engineering laboratories
- Utilizing machining processes for novel medical device builds and evaluation
- Attending and participating in Voice-of-Customer (VOC) labs with surgeons
Qualifications
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must have transportation to and from work daily
- Ability to relocate to work on site in a laboratory environment
- Completion of at least a first year of undergraduate academic program
- Must be able to balance multiple projects and maintain organization
- Must have the ability to work individually as well as on a team
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel
Intern Terms
May/June to August 2027. Start/End dates are flexible to accommodate academic calendars. Ability to work full-time (40 hrs/week) during the Co-op / Internship term.
Education
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of the Internship assignment pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred. The following disciplines are preferred: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering.
Experience and Skills
- Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical personnel
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a dedication to delivering the highest quality of work with attention to detail
- High level of organization and ability to balance multiple projects/initiatives while achieving results
- Must be a self-starter. Comfortable working both independently and with a team.
Requirements
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must have transportation to and from work daily
- Ability to relocate to work on site in a laboratory environment
- Completion of at least a first year of undergraduate academic program
- Must be able to balance multiple projects and maintain organization
- Must have the ability to work individually as well as on a team
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel
- Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of the Internship assignment pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred
- The following disciplines are preferred: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering
- Ability to work closely with technical and non-technical personnel
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a dedication to delivering the highest quality of work with attention to detail
- High level of organization and ability to balance multiple projects/initiatives while achieving results
- Must be a self-starter. Comfortable working both independently and with a team.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick time
- Retirement plan
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.