Graduate Engineer Accelerated Rotational Program (GEAR)
About The Position
The Graduate Engineer Accelerated Rotational (GEAR) program is a two-year entry-level rotational program designed to develop early-career talent into technical leaders for Ethicon. It provides hands-on experience and builds a supportive network. The program offers technically focused experiences across the three Ethicon franchises: Endomechanical-Energy, Wound Closure & Healing, and Biosurgery. This role aims to bring significant improvements to Ethicon products and processes, fostering professional growth within the technical track. Participants will support and learn about various product families, contributing to the mission of innovating patient care. The Global Technical Operations (GTO) team, where this role resides, is at the forefront of medical device technology, collaborating with R&D, manufacturing sites, and suppliers to develop and maintain robust component designs and manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- 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.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an Engineering related field obtained between July 2026 and June 2027.
- A minimum of 3 months of work experience, inclusive of co-op, internship, and post-graduate employment.
- Interest in cross-franchise engineering assignments within Ethicon.
- Geographic flexibility over the course of the GEAR Program, up to and including final placement upon graduation from the program.
- Eligible to begin full-time employment with J&J by the assigned start date in June 2027.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Nice To Haves
- Passion to pursue a career on the technical track.
- Proven leadership and technical skills.
- Willingness and ability to learn in a dynamic environment.
- Highly effective communication skills.
- Good basis in statistical analysis of data – e.g. experience with Minitab tool (or equivalent).
- Full proficiency in MS Office applications (including MS project).
Responsibilities
- Conducting assignments within an assigned technical curriculum based on business needs, project criticality, and/or prior experience.
- Process Design, Development, and/or implementation at selected site(s).
- Manufacturing Operations Support.
- Manufacturing Operations Improvements.
- Site improvement initiatives (i.e. Construction and installation support for new manufacturing technology).
- Lifecycle management support for existing base business products with cross-functional partners.
- Demonstrating leadership imperatives.
- Taking ownership of project outcomes.
- Learning and applying skills.
- Supporting transition processes between assignments.
- Providing feedback and recommendations on program effectiveness.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- long-term incentive program.
- Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
- Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
