R&D Engineering Co-Op
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Palm Beach Gardens, FLFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This is an R&D Engineering Co-Op role within the Velys Power Tools group, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The role focuses on developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments in Orthopaedics.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with experienced engineers to research, design, test, and evaluate creative solutions to real-world technical challenges on electro-mechanical systems and their respective components (power tools, attachments and cutting instruments).
- Explore and develop breakthrough features and user experiences that shape the future of surgical technology and enhance the experience for both patients and surgeons.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 3D CAD modeling skills (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience using engineering calculations, computational analysis, test protocol development, proven problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to communicate technical information.
- "Hands-on" engineering student with the ability to think creatively, establish and foster collaboration and partnership internally and externally.
- Good sense of priorities and manages time accordingly.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including experience presenting in front of multidisciplinary audiences, and attending team meetings face-to-face and remotely.
- Preferred: Electro-mechanical, software coding, and digital/sensor tools experience is an advantage.
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electromechanical, Biomedical or similar) in Junior year or above.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship requirements.
- Remain actively enrolled in their academic program throughout the entire internship period.
- Be available to work 40 hours per week during the internship.
- Self-motivated with an interest in anatomic repair and/or medical devices for the orthopedic market.