Systems Automation 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.

The Automation Co-op will support the Automation and Operational Technology (OT) team at the J&J Innovative Medicine Raritan manufacturing site. This position provides hands-on exposure to automation systems, process control technologies, industrial data platforms, and digital manufacturing solutions used to support pharmaceutical production.

The co-op will work alongside Automation Engineers and Manufacturing teams to help improve automation reliability, enhance data visibility, and support projects involving manufacturing equipment, process control systems, and industrial integrations.

Position Purpose

Build practical experience in manufacturing automation, industrial data systems, process controls, and operational technology while contributing to projects that improve manufacturing reliability, efficiency, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Operations Support

• Support day-to-day activities related to manufacturing automation systems, such as Delta-V and OSI-Pi.
• Assist with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution efforts.
• Help maintain automation documentation and equipment inventories.
• Participate in system upgrades and enhancement activities.

Process Control & Equipment Integration

• Support automation engineers during equipment onboarding and integration projects.
• Assist with automation design reviews and technical assessments.
• Participate in testing and commissioning activities for automation solutions.
• Help document system configurations and operating procedures.

Industrial Data & Connectivity

• Support data collection, visualization, and reporting initiatives.
• Assist with historian, OT network, and manufacturing data integration activities.
• Help improve visibility of operational data through analytics and dashboards.
• Participate in projects involving OT/IT connectivity and digital manufacturing technologies.

Automation Compliance & Validation

• Support qualification, testing, and validation activities for automation systems.
• Assist with execution and documentation of test protocols.
• Learn GMP requirements related to automation systems.
• Participate in risk assessments, change controls, and quality-related activities.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Analyze automation performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and reduction of manual processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and IT.
• Present project outcomes and recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Available to work full time for the applicable co-op term at the Raritan site.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience involving automation, controls, robotics, instrumentation, or process engineering.
• Knowledge of programming concepts and scripting languages.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial networking, or process control systems.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Python, or SQL.
• Interest in manufacturing technology, Industry 4.0, digital transformation, or operational technology.

Learning Opportunities

• Manufacturing Automation Systems
• Process Control Technologies
• Operational Technology (OT)
• Industrial Data Platforms and Historians
• Equipment Integration and Commissioning
• Validation and Qualification Activities
• GMP Manufacturing Operations
• OT/IT Convergence
• Digital Manufacturing Technologies
• Technical Communication and Project Management

Expected Deliverables

• Complete a defined automation or digital manufacturing project with measurable outcomes.
• Maintain project documentation and provide regular status updates.
• Deliver a final presentation summarizing project objectives, results, lessons learned, and future recommendations.

Candidate Eligibility Requirements

• Be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship requirements.
• Remain actively enrolled in their academic program throughout the entire internship period.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week during the internship.
• Should have a minimum GPA of 3.

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 require 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.