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Job Function: Career Programs
Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op
Job Category:Career Program
All Job Posting Locations:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Job Description:Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for Software Engineering Co-ops for the
Spring 2027 term within our MedTech sector, located in Cincinnati, OH.
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 ;br>
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Ethicon Surgical Technologies offers a broad range of products, platforms, and technologies-including sutures, surgical staplers, advanced energy, robotic surgery, 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. Ethicon Surgical Technologies combines products and services of two market leading legacy companies, both with long histories of medical innovation. Formerly called 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 effectiveness of open surgery. Formerly called Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. was created 25 years ago, in Cincinnati, Ohio, developing creative devices that have driven the groundbreaking shift from open to minimally invasive surgery that continues to lead the industry today.
The Spring 2027 term dates are from 01/11/2027 - 04/30/2027Responsibilities:As a Software Engineering co-op in the R&D business, you will have the opportunity to:
- Design and develop product software to integrate with mechanical, electrical, and distributed computing systems.
- Develop test tools to test product software in an integrated environment.
- Convert chosen technical options into formal testable written requirements Document designs and specifications per design control processes. Conform to Industry Standards for Medical Device Software (IEC 62304)
- You will have the opportunity to use state of the art tools and take advantage of training courses offered on-site and virtually.
Responsibilities will increase with each rotation as you learn more by returning to school. Rotations are generally 3-4 months and availability for multiple rotations is desired. We offer a competitive wage and housing assistance to non-local students that live 50+ miles from the site. The R&D Co-op program provides each student with a great support system, as well as the opportunity to meet people from various schools throughout the country.
All co-ops that qualify for housing assistance will receive a one-time taxable stipend to support the cost of living during the co-op term. Prior to the start date all co-ops will be connected with other incoming co-ops and provided with housing resources to individually secure housing arrangements. Transportation is not provided; all co-ops are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from the site daily.
Qualifications- Required:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/institution pursuing a Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related degree is required.
- Must have completed a minimum of two semesters in school prior to the beginning of the co-op term (class standing of a sophomore or above).
- Considered a student during the co-op term, must not have a graduation date prior to the start of the co-op term.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Experience in a direct software engineering utilizing C, C++, and Python
- Strong collaboration, proven technical leadership capabilities, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrate strong interest in healthcare.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the full duration of the co-op term.
- Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or ) 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.
- Preferred: Experience working with...
- Software design in Linux or similar operating system
- Software testing tools (e.g. Google Test, NUnit, JUnit, etc.)
- Distributed Data Services (DDS), e.g. (RTI Connext, OpenDDS, MQTT, or similar
- distributed data sharing libraries
Benefits: - Co-Ops/Interns may be 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 may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to
Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or ) 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.
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, external applicants please contact us via . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:Preferred Skills:The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$23.50/hr to $52.50/hr
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 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: This job posting is anticipated to close on [04/30/2027]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.
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