Automation Specialist Co-Op

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.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

About MedTech

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.

We are searching for the best talent for Automation Specialist Co-Op to be in Añasco, Puerto Rico.

• The Co-op term is from January to December, 2027.
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week)

Purpose

The Automation Specialist Co-Op will gain hands-on experience supporting manufacturing automation and operational technology systems in a regulated MedTech environment. The student will work alongside automation engineers and cross-functional teams to support equipment reliability, automation projects, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing technical and professional skills.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Supporting automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Assisting with troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, industrial communications, computers, and networks.
• Supporting PLC and HMI programming, testing, and documentation activities.
• Assisting with data collection, system backups, reliability assessments, and routine system checks.
• Participating in automation projects, equipment upgrades, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
• Preparing technical documentation, reports, procedures, and test records.
• Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, vendor interactions, and cross-functional meetings.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, IT, and external suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulated-system requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman Year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering.
• Or other related technical fields
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, reflective of all college coursework.
• Must remain enrolled at an accredited college or university throughout the Co-Op term.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January through December 2027.
• Must be able to work onsite five days per week in Añasco, Puerto Rico.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams).
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic, laboratory, project, or hands-on exposure to:
• PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Industrial Control Systems
• HMI / SCADA Systems
• Robotics and Automation Technologies
• Industrial Networks and Communications
• Sensors and Instrumentation
• Electrical Systems
• Data Collection and Technical Troubleshooting
• Exposure to platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Ignition, Wonderware, Factory Talk, or similar technologies.
• Interest in Manufacturing Automation, Operational Technology (OT), Digital Manufacturing, Data Integrity, and Cybersecurity.
• Leadership experience through student organizations, community service, research projects, or extracurricular activities.

Technical Tools / Skills

Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook, PLC Programming, HMI / SCADA Systems, Industrial Networks, Automation & Controls, Technical Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Documentation & Reporting

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.

Ineligibility for severance.

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.