Quality Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital (RAD) is recruiting a Quality Engineering Co-Op for a five- to six-month term from January through June 2027, based in Santa Clara, California. The co-op will work in New Product Development/R&D Quality, Lifecycle/Sustaining Quality, or the Quality Systems group, supporting product design and quality activities. The co-op reports to the team Quality Engineer, receives assignments from that engineer, and may also take on assignments from the broader team. The role involves testing, experimentation, verification, and validation; helping develop laboratory testing; interpreting results and recommending next steps; and learning statistical analysis techniques. The co-op will help create and update risk-management documents, including FMEAs, Quality plans, and complaint analyses. They will collaborate with cross-functional colleagues in design and development engineering, quality engineering, regulatory affairs, marketing, and clinical functions, and meet with Quality management to discuss project risks and opportunities. The program also includes training, opportunities to use advanced tools, and participation in on-campus learning, volunteer, and networking activities.
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; experience working with numbers in another context is acceptable.
- 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 hospital work or volunteering.
- 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.
- Collaborate with Design Engineers, Development Engineers, Quality Engineers, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Clinical teams.
- Meet with Quality management to discuss risks and opportunities for assigned projects.
- Work in New Product Development/R&D Quality, Lifecycle/Sustaining Quality, or the Quality Systems group.
- Participate in and/or lead on-campus learning committees, volunteer events, and meet-and-greet luncheons with full-time associates.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored employee medical benefits, subject to plan terms.
- Up to 40 hours of sick time per calendar year, or up to 56 hours for employees residing in Washington State.
- Eligibility to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
