What are the responsibilities and job description for the MedTEST Materials Co-Op position at Johnson & Johnson?
DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, a member of the Medical Devices Sector of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for 2023 Materials Research Co-ops located in Warsaw, Indiana.
DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction is part of the largest, most innovative and comprehensive health care business in the world. DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction designs, develops, and manufactures innovative, market-leading total joint replacement medical device implants and instruments that address the needs of the orthopaedic surgeons and patients throughout the world.
Key Responsibilities:
Observe world class operations in DePuy Synthes's manufacturing facility, as well as take advantage of on-site training courses.
Become familiar with orthopaedic industry specific materials and processes, as well as standard materials manufacturing processes including investment casting, forging, powder metallurgy, and heat treating.
Participate in the design and development of research studies to explore potential of new materials or technologies.
Work with cross-functional teams and alongside experienced scientists and engineers.
Characterization of materials and evaluation of processes for newly designed and/or current products; providing technical assistance to various departments related to materials and processing matters; developing new test methods and/or equipment; and performing failure analyses.
Oral presentations to staff. Preparation and review of technical reports.
As a student grows through multiple sessions, they will be expected to perform independent metallurgical engineering research, utilize sound analytical techniques, and maintain good laboratory procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
Candidate must be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the Spring (January - May), Summer (May/June - August) or Fall (August - December) 2023 Co-op session.
Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science & Engineering or equivalent academic major.
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 total semesters, rotations are preferred (e.g. Spring, Fall, and Summer, plus additional rotations if available).
Only students that have completed their freshman year or above by the start of their first work rotation will be considered.
This position is located in Warsaw, Indiana. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to and from this location.
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.
Preferred:
A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is preferred.
Candidates with demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus/community service activities are preferred.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Salary : $84,500 - $107,000
