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DePuy Synthes Commercialized Product Development Co-Op Orthopedics

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This job posting is anticipated to close on Sep 06 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

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Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

We are searching for the best talent for DePuy Synthes Commercialized Product Development (CPD) Co-Op– Orthopedics to be in Indiana, Warsaw.

  • The Co-op term is from January to August, 2027.
  • Full time requirement (40 hours per week).

Purpose:

We are recruiting for a Commercialized Product Development (CPD) Engineer Co-op, located in Warsaw, IN as a part of the orthopedics division of Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

The CPD team is passionate about the sustaining of joint reconstruction prosthetics that are currently on the market and the portfolio of products we are responsible for includes knees, hips, and shoulders. The team works closely with many other business functionalities daily such as marketing, regulatory, front end research, supply chain, and quality.

You will be responsible:

As a Co-op in the CPD department your work experience may include opportunities such as:

  • Learn and apply engineering analysis methods, design tools, and problem solving in resolving engineering questions, non-conformances, change assessments, and investigations of products currently sold in the field.
  • Learn and understand aspects of the design control process. This includes identifying patient and regulatory needs, completing assessments of development and design documentation, identifying and controlling of risks, reviewing additional functional or mechanical testing when required.
  • The ability to understand engineering drawings and 3D modeling concepts is a must to be successful in the job. Additional design work may be assigned based on co-op's background and successful completion of tasks.
  • Observe world class operations manufacturing facility and provide development engineering support for manufacturing improvement projects.
  • Take advantage of training courses and extra learning as opportunities become available.
  • Interface with expert engineers, cross functional business partners, and a robust co-op network.

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.
  • Available to work a minimum of three alternating semester rotations is required (e.g. Fall, Summer, and Spring, plus additional rotations if available) or combined consecutive rotations (Spring-Summer, Summer-Fall, etc.).
  • Only students that have completed at least their first year of college by the start of their first work rotation will be considered.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software is required as well as intermediate to advanced software skills with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Preferred:

  • Candidates with confirmed leadership, hands-on work experience, and/or participation in campus/community service activities are preferred.
  • Highly motivated and can work independently on one or multiple projects under general direction and can exhibit an attention to detail.
  • Has strong interpersonal skills (written and verbal), including experience presenting in front of multidisciplinary audiences, and attending team meetings face to face and by teleconference.
  • Experience with 3-D modeling and engineering drawings preferred.

Other Requirements:

  • Must have reliable transportation to and from Warsaw, Indiana site. Public transportation options are very limited to traditional cab services. Note that ridesharing services are mostly nonexistent in this part of Indiana.
  • 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.
  • This position may require up to 10% travel both domestic and international.

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.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be advised to your accommodation resource.

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