Graduate Engineer Accelerated Rotational Program (GEAR) - Puerto Rico Cohort

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•San Lorenzo, PR

2d•Onsite

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 offers unique, technically focused experiences across the three Ethicon franchises: Endomechanical-Energy, Wound Closure & Healing, and Biosurgery. This role provides an opportunity to make significant improvements to Ethicon products and processes, while also offering substantial 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 within Ethicon is at the forefront of technology in the medical device industry, 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.