Industrial Engineer Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. 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 Industrial Engineer Co-Op to be in Irving, TX. The Co-op term is from August to December, 2026. Full time requirement (40 hours per week). Purpose: Manufacturing Supply Chain Co-Op Program at Johnson and Johnson Texas A&R is a comprehensive learning and professional experience at one of the world’s leading health care companies. This program is designed to build a future pool of candidates for full-time entry-level Production and Engineering Analyst roles, which a Co-op Season may pursue upon successfully completing the internship and their degree program. Program Components: You will apply for one overall Texas A&R Co-Op position which will provide eligibility for specific department opportunities across Manufacturing functions. The average duration is 5 months of full-time work. Position offers to work in-site in our Irving location 5 days a week. The position may involve a range of manufacturing assignments and may include experiences with one or more of the following departments: Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality. You will be responsible: Manufacturing Supply Chain: In this role, the candidate will be assigning and execute one of the Supply Chain projects that increase process efficiencies, reduce cycle time, cost, and improve overall quality of execution within assigned department using project management methodologies (I.E. FPX). Makes significant improvements in the assigned areas by using process excellence methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma). Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment and processes. and validating equipment and processes. May assist in creating concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods. Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results. Comply with all environmental, safety and occupational health policies (i.e., ISO14001 & OSHAS 18001). Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs other duties assigned as needed and based on the project assignment. This co-op will work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and will be expected to actively collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams. The role emphasizes practical application of Lean manufacturing principles—such as waste reduction, continuous improvement, and process standardization—along with conducting time studies and implementing line balancing to improve throughput and efficiency. At the end of the program, the co-op will present their results to the Mentor Leadership Team. The interim committee and manager will provide sponsorship and support during the Fall 2026 season.

Requirements

Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fields.
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
Fluency in English required.
Experience working in a professional environment.
Demonstrated passion for a career in the Manufacturing Supply Chain industry, and enthusiasm for working in a manufacturing environment while connecting and driving results across different departments.
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.
Ineligibility for severance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and/or hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing concepts (e.g., 5S, Kaizen), time studies, and line balancing is highly desirable.
Previous internship/coop and/or academic research experience is preferred.
Extracurricular involvement in student associations or organizations is a plus.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset—able to engage cross-functional stakeholders and present findings clearly.
Ability to assess issues and opportunities, establish priorities, and act with a sense of urgency.
Knowledge or experience with visualization tools and data analytics.
Experience with MS Office tools, including Advanced Excel.
Knowledge of Power BI or Power Apps is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assigning and execute one of the Supply Chain projects that increase process efficiencies, reduce cycle time, cost, and improve overall quality of execution within assigned department using project management methodologies (I.E. FPX).
Makes significant improvements in the assigned areas by using process excellence methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma).
Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment and processes.
May assist in creating concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods.
Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results.
Comply with all environmental, safety and occupational health policies (i.e., ISO14001 & OSHAS 18001).
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Performs other duties assigned as needed and based on the project assignment.
Actively collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams.
Present results to the Mentor Leadership Team.