R&D Quality Engineer Co-op – Summer 2026

Johnson & Johnson • Cincinnati, OH

1d • $23 - $52

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 https://www.jnj.com Job Function: Career Programs Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op Job Category: Career Program All Job Posting Locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America Job Description: As a Co-op in the MedTech (MT) Quality Engineering organization, you will have the chance to: Collaborate with teams across J&J MedTech on Quality Engineering projects. Support and/or perform risk management activities. Learn and apply various statistical techniques to analyze data. Develop and contribute to training materials including procedures and work instructions. Strengthen presentation, communication, and leadership skills. Work with a diverse team of quality, development, test, and design engineers. Take advantage of training courses offered at J&J. Support project teams in ensuring the product being developed is safe and effective for patient use. The Quality Engineer Co-op will: Have the opportunity to work at and support J&J MedTech in Cincinnati, Ohio Work in MT Quality Engineering with the chance to support various project teams. Report directly to and receive assignments from their assignment manager while also working with the broader team for additional assignments. Participate in and/or lead on-campus activities such as learning committees, volunteer events, and meet and greet luncheons with full time associates.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited College/University pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar degree.
• Completed at least one year of given degree at the beginning of the co-op term in May 2026 with a graduation date after August 2026.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Authorized to work in the United States during the full duration of the co-op (05/2026 - 08/2026).
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to work with other teams and individuals using virtual tools (Microsoft Teams, etc).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and have strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
• Previous quality related experiences.
• Knowledge of FDA or regulatory guidance.
• Medical related experience (previous co-op at medical device company, working volunteering at a hospital, etc.).
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical analysis software.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams across J&J MedTech on Quality Engineering projects.
• Support and/or perform risk management activities.
• Learn and apply various statistical techniques to analyze data.
• Develop and contribute to training materials including procedures and work instructions.
• Strengthen presentation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Work with a diverse team of quality, development, test, and design engineers.
• Take advantage of training courses offered at J&J.
• Support project teams in ensuring the product being developed is safe and effective for patient use.
• Participate in and/or lead on-campus activities such as learning committees, volunteer events, and meet and greet luncheons with full time associates.

Benefits

• Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
• Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees