About the role#
The Quality Engineering Co-Op position is based in Santa Clara, California, within the Robotics and Digital (RAD) group. This is a 5 to 6 month full-time term running from January to June 2027. You will work in one of three areas: New Product Development and R&D Quality, Lifecycle and Sustaining Quality, or the Quality Systems group. You will report to a team Quality Engineer while collaborating with a broader group of engineers and departments.
What you'll do#
- Perform testing, experimentation, verification, and validation to support product design.
- Assist in developing laboratory testing, interpreting data results, and recommending next steps.
- Learn and apply various statistical analysis techniques.
- Create and update risk management documents, including FMEAs, Quality plans, and complaint analyses.
- Meet with Quality management to discuss project risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with a diverse team including Design, Development, and Quality Engineers, as well as Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Clinical teams.
- Participate in or lead on-campus activities such as learning committees, volunteer events, and meet and greet luncheons.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Electrical, or Computer/Software Engineering.
- At least second-year standing at the start of the program.
- Minimum 3.00 G.P.A.
- Familiarity with basic statistics concepts and terminology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with high attention to detail.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week.
- Preferred: Experience with statistics software (Minitab, SAS, etc.), knowledge of FDA or regulatory guidance, medical-related experience, and an understanding of risk management or root cause analysis.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January-June).
- Employment: Full-time.
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a public company based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Founded in 1886, it operates within the hospitals and health care industry. The company focuses on medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. It employs over 133,000 people across its global offices.
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