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 https://www.jnj.comJob Function: Career ProgramsJob Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-OpJob Category: Career ProgramAll Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:Human Factors Engineering Co-opFueled 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/medtechDescriptionThe 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 offices and will report directly to the IDHF team at those locations for the period of January to May 2026. It is expected that the co-op works on-site at our Raritan location, in person. Housing will not be provided by Johnson & Johnson, but rather a one-time stipend may be offered to qualified candidates.You will be responsible for:Leverage human factors standards and best practices to inform new product designs and ensure concepts support safe, effective, and satisfying useSupport the planning, conduct, and reporting of various user research activities, including ethnography, focus groups, formative usability tests, and HF validation (summative usability) testsConsolidate user feedback into meaningful design insights and actionable recommendationsPerform thoughtful and thorough root cause analysis for use-related problems that arise during hands-on usability testsUnderstanding the use environments and participating in the creation of user workflowsUnderstand 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 guidanceContribute 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 reportsAuthor study documentation (e.g., informed consent forms, study participant recruitment screeners, moderator's guides, use error checklists)QualificationsMust be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing a either bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Usability Engineering, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering; PhD candidates will not be consideredOnly students in their 2nd year of bachelors or above will be consideredPermanently 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.Availability for at least a 4-month co-op rotationA minimum GPA of 3.0, with demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activitiesAn understanding of the research process (planning, execution, analysis and documentation); design project experience or user centered research is preferredKnowledge of human factors and design principles; working knowledge of task and risk analysis methods, human perception, and cognition; basic knowledge of anthropometrics, biomechanics and physiologyExperience consolidating user feedback into concise, meaningful design insights and actionable recommendations. Experience performing root cause analysis for use-related problems is preferredFamiliarity with FDA, ISO, AAMI, and other relevant usability regulations and standards for medical devices is highly preferredTo ApplySubmit 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 designsDynamic and respectful work environment where we live by the J&J CredoChallenging work that will push you to explore, ask questions, and grow as an engineer and a professionalExperience working for global companyOpportunity to have direct impact on billions of peopleCompetitive compensationThe anticipated base pay for this position is between 23.00/hr and 51.50/hr, but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. This position is overtime eligible. Intern/Co-ops may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as medical insurance, sick time, holiday pay, and the Company’s consolidated retirement plan in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Housing stipend will be offered for those that qualify. This position is ineligible for severance. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#LI-OnsiteThe anticipated base pay range for this position is : $23.00 per hour to $51.50 per hourAdditional Description for Pay Transparency: The anticipated base pay 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. This position is overtime eligible. Intern/Co-ops may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as medical insurance, sick time, holiday pay, and the Company’s consolidated retirement plan in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Housing stipend will be offered for those that qualify. This position is ineligible for severance. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
