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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes, a MedTech and Devices company within J&J, is advancing the future of orthopedic care through innovative surgical robotics and digital solutions. As an Electrical Engineering Co‑op, you will support product quality, engineering, and reliability efforts to ensure our groundbreaking medical technologies remain safe, effective, and compliant with applicable regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to review and assess product development activities—including user needs, design plans, requirements, design documentation, risk management files, and verification/validation evidence—to ensure alignment with internal procedures and external regulatory expectations. Our growing team develops technology that enhances performance, accuracy, and safety across a wide range of surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Johnson & Johnson procedures, you will:

• Support the design, development, and testing of electrical hardware for surgical robotic systems.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to clarify requirements and maintain up‑to‑date design and architecture documentation.
• Assist in documenting new hardware designs and updates.
• Lead individual research projects to improve product performance and user experience; present findings and collaborate on integrating hardware enhancements into our existing robotics portfolio.
• Contribute to design recommendations that influence engineering decisions and help improve surgical outcomes.
• Provide input and support for verification and validation activities involving digital health technologies.
• Review project and program deliverables such as requirements, specifications, test protocols, test results, traceability documents, risk management files, and summary reports.
• Work effectively in a team environment while demonstrating strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Experience & Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to apply appropriate quality tools, systems, and processes to meet engineering and departmental objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
• Experience with circuit design (academic or project‑based).
• Knowledge of wireless technologies and related standards.
• Interest and/or experience in robotics.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

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 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.00/hr to $51.50/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.00 per hour and $51.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on [12/31/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.