Quality Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)

Johnson & Johnson • Santa Clara, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital (RAD) is recruiting a Quality Engineering Co-Op in Santa Clara, California, for a five- to six-month term from January through June 2027. The Co-Op will work in New Product Development/R&D Quality, Lifecycle/Sustaining Quality, or the Quality Systems group. The position reports directly to a team Quality Engineer, receives assignments from that engineer, and may also take on assignments from the broader team.

The Co-Op will support product design through testing, experimentation, verification, and validation; help develop laboratory testing, interpret results, and recommend next steps; and learn and perform statistical analysis. The role also involves creating and updating risk management documents, including FMEAs, Quality plans, and complaint analyses. The Co-Op will collaborate with Design, Development, and Quality Engineers, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Clinical colleagues, and meet with Quality management to discuss project risks and opportunities. The role includes opportunities for on-site training and participation in campus learning committees, volunteer events, and meet-and-greet luncheons with full-time associates.

This position requires full-time availability at 40 hours per week. The expected pay range is $27.00 to $61.00 per hour, based on program year, discipline, degree, and/or experience. Co-Ops and interns may participate in company-sponsored medical benefits, sick time, and the consolidated retirement plan, subject to plan terms. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Be in the second year of school or above at the start of the Co-Op/internship.
• Be familiar with basic statistics concepts and terminology, or have other experience working with numbers.
• Be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
• Previous quality engineering-related experience.
• Knowledge of FDA or regulatory guidance.
• Medical-related experience, such as a previous co-op at a medical device company or work/volunteering at a hospital.
• Advanced familiarity with statistics concepts and terminology through previous co-ops or coursework.
• Understanding of risk management.
• Understanding of failure analysis and root cause.
• Experience with statistics software such as Minitab, Weibull/Reliasoft, or SAS.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, experimentation, verification, and validation to support product design.
• Assist in developing laboratory testing, interpreting data results, and recommending next steps.
• Learn and perform statistical analysis techniques.
• Create and update risk management documents, including FMEAs, Quality plans, and complaint analyses.
• Work with Design Engineers, Development Engineers, Quality Engineers, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Clinical colleagues.
• Meet with Quality management to discuss project risks and opportunities.
• Work under the team Quality Engineer and take assignments from that engineer and the broader team.
• Participate in or lead on-campus activities such as learning committees, volunteer events, and meet-and-greet luncheons.
• Use on-site tools and training courses.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored employee medical benefits, in accordance with plan terms.
• Sick time of up to 40 hours per calendar year, or up to 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern