About the role#
The R&D Engineer Intern will join the Wound Closure and Healing team in Raritan, New Jersey. You will work alongside scientists and engineers to support new product development, focusing on antibacterial technologies and cardiovascular surgery. This role is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Design key project studies in collaboration with your team.
- Perform hands-on laboratory work, including testing and characterizing prototype devices and competitive products.
- Use machining processes to build and evaluate novel medical devices.
- Document your work by writing test protocols, generating final reports, and recording meeting minutes.
- Coordinate with internal engineers and outside suppliers to support project activities.
- Attend and participate in Voice-of-Customer labs with surgeons to better understand user needs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
- Completion of at least your first year of undergraduate studies.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Intellectual curiosity and a focus on high-quality work.
- You must be a self-starter with good communication skills.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Raritan, New Jersey.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May/June to August).
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
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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