Mentor Research and Development CoOp

Johnson & Johnson believes health is everything. Through its Innovative Medicine and MedTech expertise, the company innovates across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases, delivering smarter, less invasive treatments and personal solutions.

About the role

Mentor Worldwide L.L.C., part of the Johnson & Johnson family, is recruiting R&D Engineering Co‑op positions for the Spring 2027 semester in Raritan, NJ. Mentor is a trusted global leader in aesthetic medicine, offering a broad range of science‑ and clinical‑based solutions—including breast implants and tissue expanders—to enhance self‑esteem and quality of life. Co‑ops will work in an engineering lab to develop test methods, design fixtures and prototype components, evaluate prototypes on bench‑tops, animal and cadaver models, and coordinate activities with team members and outside suppliers. The student will work closely with engineers and support all project‑related activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and test prototypes using CAD and rapid‑prototyping techniques.
• Generate part, assembly, and drawing files of components, prototypes, and test fixtures in SolidWorks.
• Support process‑development activities and create associated fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Develop and execute test methods to characterize new products.
• Coordinate with marketing, outside suppliers, and the manufacturing site.
• Perform hands‑on work in the engineering lab and document activities, including technical report writing.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews to support front‑end research and product development.

Qualifications

• Junior, senior, or graduate student at an accredited college/university at the time of the co‑op.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills.
• Self‑starter able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to create and modify CAD drawings and design test fixtures.
• Engineering coursework and lab experience required; preferred majors: Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated leadership or participation in campus programs or community service.
• Commitment to a 40‑hour work week (standard business hours, M‑F) during the Spring 2027 semester.
• Ability to travel to the Raritan, NJ site (relocation not provided).
• Experience with SolidWorks or LaView.
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring future sponsorship.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $23.50 per hour to $52.50 per hour, based on the candidate’s program year, discipline, degree, and/or experience.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in company‑sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with plan terms.
• Sick‑time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year (up to 56 hours for employees residing in Washington state).
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s consolidated retirement (pension) plan.
• For additional information on benefits, see Johnson & Johnson employee benefits.

Schedule

Must be able to commit to a 40‑hour work week (standard business hours, Monday‑Friday) during the Spring 2027 semester.