R&D Co-Op, Ethicon - Somerville, NJ Job

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Johnson & Johnson companies are equal opportunity employers. R&D Co-Op, Ethicon
- Somerville, NJ(Job Number: 000010J3)DescriptionThe Ethicon Surgical Care business, a part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for an R&D Co-op, located in Somerville, NJ.The Ethicon Surgical Care business offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies-including sutures, surgical staplers, clip appliers, trocars and synthetic mesh devices-that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, cancer and obesity. The Ethicon Surgical Care business combines products and services of two market leading legacy companies, both with long histories of medical innovation. Ethicon, Inc. based in Somerville, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and electiveness of open surgery. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. was created 20 years ago in Cincinnati, Ohio, developing innovative devices that have driven the revolutionary shift from open to minimally invasive surgery that continues to lead the industry today.
Positions are available in many subgroups of R&D and may include some or all of the following responsibilities:Work in an engineering lab, building prototypes, testing, and generating various drawings in SolidWorks. Develop test methods to characterize new products, design test fixtures, evaluate prototypes on bench-tops, and coordinate activities with outside suppliers. Hands-on laboratory work and documentation in laboratory notebooks, writing test protocols, conducting tests and generating final reports. Collaborate with engineers and support project related activities.
QualificationsCandidates must be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the Co-op session. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related technical field. Only students who have completed their freshman year or above will be considered. Candidate must be considered a student during the Co-op session (i.e. will not have already graduated college). Candidate must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the co-op session. A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is strongly preferred. Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities is desired. Hands on skills and experience with SolidWorks is strongly preferred.
This position is located in Somerville, New Jersey. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to this work location. A stipend will be offered to students who meet the commuting distance eligibility requirements. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.
Primary Location: North America-United States-New Jersey-SomervilleOrganization: Ethicon Inc. (6045)Nearest Major Market: New JerseyCertain sites within the Johnson & Johnson family of companies participate in E-Verify as appropriate in accordance with Company guidelines and federal or state law. To learn more about the government sponsored program and to see a list of the sites that are currently enrolled, please click here.
Primary Location:North America-United States-New Jersey-SomervilleOrganization: Ethicon Inc. (6045)Job Function: AdministrationCertain sites within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies participate in E-Verify as appropriate in accordance with Company guidelines and federal or state law. To learn more about the government sponsored program and to see a list of the sites that are currently enrolled, please click here.
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