HFE Co-op (Summer 2027)

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.

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At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. 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: Human Factors Engineering Co-op 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 Description The Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices (JJMDC) Industrial Design and Human Factors (IDHF) organization is seeking a multi-faceted, exceptionally talented, user-centered Human Factors Engineer (HFE) who is passionate about improving the quality of people's lives through compelling design experiences.

Our team leads contextual research to discover unmet user needs, creates usability specifications and requirements, and iteratively tests with stakeholders throughout a robust usability process.

The position will interact closely with the product development team to design and evaluate user interfaces (hardware and software) for medical products including devices, support systems and associated training /instructional elements.

We are a diverse, collaborative, and global team, striving to create products and solutions that improve patient outcomes by delivering remarkable user experiences.

The successful candidate will continue to elevate world-class human factors approaches throughout the organization while providing timely usability insight to the product development teams.

Positions will be based at our Raritan, NJ office and will report directly to the IDHF/UX team at that location for the period of May to August 2027 .

It is expected that the co-op works on-site at the Raritan, NJ location, in person. Housing will not be provided by Johnson & Johnson, but rather a one-time stipend may be offered to qualified candidates.

Qualifications • Must be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing a either bachelor’s or master’s degree or in some cases students pursuing a PhD in Human Factors Engineering, Usability Engineering, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.

• Only students in their 2nd year of bachelors or above will be considered • Students must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship in the future.

• Availability for at least a 4-month co-op rotation • A minimum GPA of 3.0, with demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities • An understanding of the research process (planning, execution, analysis and documentation); design project experience or user centered research is preferred • Knowledge of human factors and design principles; working knowledge of task and risk analysis methods, human perception, and cognition; basic knowledge of anthropometrics, biomechanics and physiology • Experience consolidating user feedback into concise, meaningful design insights and actionable recommendations.

Experience performing root cause analysis for use-related problems is preferred • Familiarity with FDA, ISO, AAMI, and other relevant usability regulations and standards for medical devices is highly preferred • undefined Key Responsibilities • Leverage human factors standards and best practices to inform new product designs and ensure concepts support safe, effective, and satisfying use • Support the planning, conduct, and reporting of various user research activities, including ethnography, focus groups, formative usability tests, and HF validation (summative usability) tests • Consolidate user feedback into meaningful design insights and actionable recommendations • Perform thoughtful and thorough root cause analysis for use-related problems that arise during hands-on usability tests • Understanding the use environments and participating in the creation of user workflows • Understand the regulatory imperative for medical device human factors, including relevant human factors standards and guidance documents, such as IEC 62366 and FDA's final HF guidance • Contribute to human factors documentation, including formative and summative test plans and reports, expert reviews, use-related risk analyses, use specifications, known problems analyses, and Human Factors Engineering reports • Author study documentation (e.

g., informed consent forms, study participant recruitment screeners, moderator's guides, use error checklists) To Apply • Submit a resume that demonstrates research or design project experience, in-depth knowledge of human factors principles, and strong critical-thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.

What We Offer You: • Collaboration & mentorship with experienced engineers striving to represent the voice of the user/patient/customer with empathetic and user centered designs • Dynamic and respectful work environment where we live by the J&J Credo • Challenging work that will push you to explore, ask questions, and grow as an engineer and a professional • Experience working for global company • Opportunity to have direct impact on billions of people • Competitive compensation 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 $23.50 per hour and $52.50 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 11/03/2026.  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 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.

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. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $23.

50/hr to $52.50/hr Additional Description for Pay Transparency: The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 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 [8/27/2027]. 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.