Research and Development Co Op

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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Mentor Worldwide L.L.C, part of Johnson and Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for R&D Engineering Co-op positions for the Spring 2026 semester in Raritan, NJ.

Mentor is a trusted global leader in aesthetic medicine among both consumers and clinicians by providing a broad range of innovative, science and clinical-based solutions to maintain, enhance, and restore self-esteem and quality of life. The company has products and services in three areas of aesthetics: breast (augmentation and reconstruction), body and face. Of the companies in this field only Mentor makes products in the USA. Mentor’s product portfolio primarily consists of breast implants and tissue expanders.

Co-Ops may work in an engineering lab to develop test methods, design fixtures and prototyping components, evaluate prototypes on bench-tops, animal and cadaver models and coordinate activities with team members and outside suppliers. Student will work closely with engineers and support all project related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, fabrication, and testing of prototypes through the use of CAD and rapid prototyping

• Generation of part, assembly, and drawing files of various components, prototypes, and test fixtures in SolidWorks

• Support of process development activities and creation of associated fixtures, tooling, and equipment

• Development and execution of test methods to characterize new products

• Coordination with marketing, outside suppliers and our manufacturing site

• Hands-on work in the engineering lab and documentation of activities, including technical report writing

• Perform literature searches and reviews to support front-end research and product development

• Preferably have experience or aptitude with instrumentation, including associated programming environments such as Labview

Qualifications

• Junior, Senior, or Graduate student at an accredited college/university at time of co-op.

• Excellent organization and documentation skills.

• Must be a self-starter and able to work in a team environment.

• Able to create and modify CAD drawings, design test fixtures.

• Knowledge in the field of engineering - courses and lab experience required.

Preferred:

• Majors in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.

• GPA of 3.0.

• Demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs or community service activities.

• Must be able to commit to a 40-hour work week (standard business hours) during Spring 2026 semester.

• Must have the ability to travel to the Raritan, NJ site (relocation is not provided).

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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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

22$ per hour to 51.50$ per hour

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The anticipated base pay for this position is between 22$ per hour and 51.50$ per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. This position is overtime eligible. Intern/Co-ops may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as medical insurance, sick time, holiday pay, and the Company’s consolidated retirement plan in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Housing stipend will be offered for those that qualify. This position is ineligible for severance. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: