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Johnson & Johnson · Medical Devices

Quality Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • On-site
  • Internship
  • Associate & Specialist
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Closes Oct 28, 2026 · 9 days left

The role

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.

The Quality Engineering Role

·       Will work in New Product Development/R&D Quality, Lifecycle/Sustaining Quality, or the Quality Systems group.

·       Will report directly to, and receive assignments from, the team Quality Engineer, while also working with the broader team for additional assignments.

·       Will participate in and/or lead on-campus activities such as learning committees, volunteer events, and meet and greet luncheons with full time associates.

As a Co-op in the Quality Engineering organization, you will have the chance to:

What you need

·       Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited College/University pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering or a related field

·       Candidates must be in their second year or above in school at the start of the co-op/internship.

·       Candidates must be familiar with basic statistics concepts/terminology
If not in an engineering application - other roles are acceptable (i.e. budget management from a club, or any experience working with numbers)

·       Candidates must be available to work Full-time. 40 hours per week

·       Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.

·       Candidates must be detail-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks.

·       Candidates must have the ability to work independently as well as on a team.

·       Candidates must to be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and have strong oral and written communication skills.

·       Candidates must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.00.

Preferrednice to have

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

·       Previous quality engineering related experiences.

·       Knowledge of FDA or regulatory guidance.

·       Medical related experience (previous co-op at medical device company, working volunteering at a hospital, etc.).

·       Advanced familiarity with statistics concepts/terminology (either from previous co-ops or classwork)

·       Understanding of risk management.

·       Failure analysis/root cause understanding.

·       Experience with statistics software (e.g. Minitab, Weibull/Reliasoft, SAS, etc.).

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.

The expected pay range for this position is between $27.00 per hour and $61.00 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:  https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on 10/28/2026.  The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Ineligible for severance.

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 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 https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Pay and benefits

$56,000 a year

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How this compares

The anticipated base pay range for this position is

$27.00/hr to $61.00/hr

  • Company sponsored medical benefits

  • Sick time (up to 40 hours per year)

  • Retirement plan (pension)

  • On-site training courses

Where you'll work

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From the posting

About Johnson & Johnson

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 Robotics and Digital (RAD) is recruiting for a Quality Engineering Spring 2027 Co-Op, located in Santa Clara, California:  5 to 6 month term (January-June)

·       Use state of the art tools and take advantage of training courses offered on-site.

·       Perform testing, experimentation, verification, and validation to support product design.

·       Assist in developing laboratory testing, interpreting data results, and recommending next steps.

·       Learn and perform various statistical analysis techniques.

·       Create and update risk management documents like FMEAs, Quality plans, and complaint analyses.

·       Strengthen communication and leadership skills.

·       Work with a diverse team of Design Engineers, Development Engineers, Quality Engineers, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Clinical.

·       Meet with Quality management to discuss risks and opportunities for the respective projects.

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · October 20, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 30% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$56,000 to $56,000 a year

Associate & Specialist roles in California30 roles publishing pay

Middle half $78,125 to $103,625, median $88,750

Associate & Specialist roles in the US172 roles publishing pay

Middle half $59,000 to $93,625, median $80,500
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$56,000—$56,000
California$78,125$88,750$103,625
All US$59,000$80,500$93,625

This role: Johnson & Johnson's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 20, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Quality Assurance

The general path across 895 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Johnson & Johnson's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Quality Engineer · Quality Technician

    $81K median243 open
  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Quality Engineer · Senior Quality Engineer

    $120K median381 open
  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Manager, Quality Assurance · Quality Manager

    $155K median138 open
  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Director, Quality · Associate Director, Quality Assurance

    $209K median118 open
  5. Later

    VP & Executive

    Often: AVP · Executive Director Quality, Cell & Gene Therapy

    $302K median15 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 30 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

Documentation and SOPs: 2 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 2 linesData and digital systems: 3 linesCollaboration and leadership: 5 linesDocumentationInvestigationsQuality systemsData systemsTeamwork
  • Collaboration and leadership5
  • Data and digital systems3
  • Documentation and SOPs2
  • Quality systems and risk2
  • Investigations and CAPA1

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