Research and Development Co Op Fall 2026

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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 Fall 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

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 Fall 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 :

$23.00/hr to $51.50/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

he expected pay range for this position is between $23.00 per hour and $51.50 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: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on [12/31/2026] 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.