R&D Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Irving, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aesthetics & Reconstruction Business Unit of Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recruiting an R&D Engineering Co-op for the Spring 2027 semester, January through June, in Irving, Texas. The business develops solutions for breast reconstruction and augmentation, including breast implants and tissue expanders. Its multidisciplinary teams work across research, development, manufacturing, and quality to bring products from concept to commercialization.

Co-op students work alongside experienced engineers in an R&D environment and contribute to projects supporting next-generation medical technologies. Work may include developing test methods, designing fixtures and prototype components, evaluating prototypes through benchtop testing, supporting preclinical-model studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. The role includes hands-on engineering-lab work and documentation of activities.

Requirements

• Be a junior, senior, or graduate student at an accredited college or university at the time of the co-op.
• Have excellent organization and documentation skills.
• Be a self-starter and able to work in a team environment.
• Be able to create and modify CAD drawings and design test fixtures.
• Have engineering knowledge demonstrated through coursework and lab experience.
• Commit to a 40-hour work week during standard business hours for the Spring 2027 semester.
• Be able to travel to the Irving, Texas site; relocation is not provided.
• Be permanently authorized to work in the United States and not require employment visa sponsorship at application or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Major in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
• Have a GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrate leadership or participation in campus programs or community service activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and test prototypes using CAD and rapid prototyping.
• Generate part, assembly, and drawing files for components, prototypes, and test fixtures in SolidWorks.
• Develop and execute test methods to characterize new products.
• Coordinate with marketing, outside suppliers, and the manufacturing site.
• Perform hands-on work in the engineering lab and document activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed