Ethicon WC&H is the global leader in wound closure, with products that improve efficiency, healing, and patient outcomes. WC&H's product portfolio includes absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, knotless tissue control devices, topical skin adhesives, as well as mesh and molded products. We strive to develop products that not only passively help wounds heal by approximating tissue but also actively enhance the healing process.

Ethicon Biosurgery is a leading provider of proven solutions that address a range of surgical bleeding and leaking situations. Biosurgery's product portfolio includes proprietary oxidized regenerated cellulose hemostats; gelatin powder and sponges; flowable hemostatic matrix; human thrombin, and fibrin sealants.

As an engineering co-op, you will be assigned to support activities related to New Product Development (NPD) and/or Lifecycle Management (LCM), including process development & qualification, equipment design/development/qualification, product design changes, significant manufacturing process changes, test method development, external manufacturing process changes, and overall project and portfolio management.

Advantages Of This Co-Op: Build a network with large number of peers from top universities | End to end supply chain exposure | Collaborate directly with professional engineers | Mentoring | Cross-functional exposure | Housing assistance | Structured assignments | Exposure to a wide variety of manufacturing processes.

Co-Op Term: May/June to December 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and execute process development protocols and reports
• Organize and submit process development samples for testing
• Collect, analyze, and report process data
• Collaborate with external suppliers to support key projects
• Lead small technical projects and process changes
• Support local community through the Credo-inspired events and activities

Qualifications

Education:

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university
• Preferred majors are: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, and Polymer Science and Engineering

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Must have transportation to and from work daily
• Completion of at least a first year of undergraduate academic program
• Must be able to balance multiple projects and maintain organization
• Must have the ability to work individually as well as on a team
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel
• A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is required
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US

Preferred:

• Demonstrated leadership is preferred
• Proficiency in the following is preferred: Minitab, Tableau
• Participation in campus/community service activities

Other:

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.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.