Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP)- Full-Time Class of 2027

Johnson & Johnson•Jacksonville, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP) is a full-time, two-year program designed for talented engineering graduate students. It aims to develop technical skills, business acumen, and cross-functional proficiencies to lead and create innovative ideas, products, and services. Participants will engage in rotational assignments, working on projects that span from resolving advanced materials and processes to developing inspection/testing methods and advancing medical devices through the pipeline to commercialization. The program focuses on developing individual engineers capable of pursuing careers across medical device businesses and high-volume manufacturers.

Requirements

Current graduate students enrolled in an engineering graduate program and on track to earn a master’s degree by June 2027.
Preferred majors: bioengineering, computer, electrical, mechanical, material science, robotics, systems, software, and optical engineering.
Strongly preferred skill or experience with machine learning, deep machine learning, IoT, embedded software, prototyping, robot design, systems reliability, firmware, and hardware integration.
Minimum GPA of 3.3 strongly preferred.
Valid leadership experience—and previous R&D internship experience with J&J—highly preferred.
Understanding of ethical considerations and responsible AI practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, evaluate, and adopt new AI tools and ways of working to meet evolving business needs.
Ability to collaborate with technical teams to identify AI opportunities, evaluate feasibility, and accelerate AI-enabled ways of working adoption.
Ability to relocate anywhere in the U.S. as required for program rotations.
Eligibility for severance.

Responsibilities

Support product design, development, manufacturing, and commercialization, leveraging technical expertise to anticipate and proactively address challenges and risks.
Design new products, from building simulation models to developing kinematics models and performing stack-up analysis.
Engineer capabilities required to develop and deliver automated medical devices, including requisite instruments, advanced imaging, and user interface/experience.
Perform deliverables involving fundamental research and characterization, process/product development, process/product improvement, test method development, and/or equipment development.
Pursue internal developmental training programs and externally recognized qualifications such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Tolerance Analysis.
Work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, technologically advanced environment focused on developing individual engineers.