Warsaw MedTEST Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Warsaw, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Participates in a co-op program for a temporary duration, assisting and contributing to an assigned team. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from colleagues in planning and carrying out activities and assignments. The role involves participating in the design and development of research studies to explore the potential of new materials, technologies, and/or products. The co-op will become familiar with orthopaedic industry specific R&D testing and materials, as well as standard materials manufacturing processes including investment casting, forging, powder metallurgy, and heat treating. They will work with cross-functional teams and alongside experienced scientists and engineers, observe world-class operations in a J&J MedTech manufacturing facility, and take advantage of on-site training courses. Responsibilities include characterization of materials and evaluation of processes for newly designed and/or current products; performing wear, functional mechanical, and/or impaction studies; providing technical assistance as needed; developing new test methods and/or equipment; and performing failure analyses. The role also involves oral presentations to staff and preparation and review of technical reports, utilizing sound analytical techniques, and maintaining good laboratory procedures.

Requirements

• Candidate must be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the Summer (May/June - August) or Fall (August - December) 2026.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant Engineering major, such as Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent academic major.
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.
• Co-op sessions: Fall (Aug-Dec), or Full Year (Aug 2026 - Aug 2027).
• Only students that have completed their freshman year or above by the start of their first work rotation will be considered.
• This position is located in Warsaw, Indiana.
• Students must be able to provide their own transportation to and from this location.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is preferred.
• Candidates with demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus/community service activities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of research studies to explore potential of new materials, technologies, and/or products.
• Become familiar with orthopaedic industry specific R&D testing and materials, as well as standard materials manufacturing processes including investment casting, forging, powder metallurgy, and heat treating.
• Work with cross-functional teams and alongside experienced scientists and engineers.
• Observe world class operations in a J&J MedTech manufacturing facility, as well as take advantage of on-site training courses.
• Characterization of materials and evaluation of processes for newly designed and/or current products; performing wear, functional mechanical, and/or impaction studies; providing technical assistance, as needed; developing new test methods and/or equipment; and performing failure analyses.
• Oral presentations to staff.
• Preparation and review of technical reports, utilize sound analytical techniques, and maintain good laboratory procedures.

What This Job Offers

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