J&J Surgery Cincinnati: Software Engineering Co-op, Summer 2026

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

Job Function
Career Programs

Job Sub Function
Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category
Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for Software Engineering Co-ops for the Summer 2026 term within our MedTech sector, located in Cincinnati, OH.

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 

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The Ethicon business offers a broad range of products, platforms, and technologies—including sutures, surgical staplers, advanced energy, robotic surgery, clip appliers, trocars and synthetic mesh devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, cancer and obesity. The Ethicon business combines products and services of two market leading legacy companies, both with long histories of medical innovation. Ethicon, Inc. based in Somerville, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago, as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. was created 25 years ago, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Summer 2026 term dates are from -5/11/2026 – 08/14/2026

The Software Engineer Co-Op will make vital contributions to the Robotics, Handheld Instruments, or Digital Products pipelines and transform patient care through innovation. They are responsible for working with our NPD teams to design and develop product software for use in cutting edge medical devices and associated capital equipment.

Responsibilities will increase with each rotation as you learn more by returning to school. Rotations are generally 12 weeks and availability for multiple rotations is desired. We offer a competitive wage and housing assistance to non-local students that live 50+ miles from the site. The R&D Design & Development Co-op program provides each student with a great support system, as well as the opportunity to meet people from various schools throughout the country.

All co-ops that qualify for housing assistance will receive a one-time taxable stipend to support the cost of living during the co-op term. Prior to the start date all co-ops will be connected with other incoming co-ops and provided with housing resources to individually secure housing arrangements. Transportation is not provided; all co-ops are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from the site daily.

Key Responsibilities
As a Software Engineering co-op in the R&D business, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and develop product software to integrate with mechanical, electrical, and distributed computing systems.
• Develop test tools to test product software in an integrated environment.
• Convert chosen technical options into formal testable written requirements Document designs and specifications per design control processes. Conform to Industry Standards for Medical Device Software (IEC 62304)
• Rotations are generally 3-5 months on-site in Cincinnati, OH, and availability for multiple rotations is desired. Responsibilities will increase with each rotation as you learn more by returning to school.
• You will have the opportunity to use state of the art tools and take advantage of training courses offered on-site and virtually.
• We offer a competitive wage, and the Co-op Program provides each student with a great support system, as well as the opportunity to meet people from various schools throughout the country.

Qualifications Required

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/institution pursuing a Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related degree is required.
• Be in your second year of your undergraduate degree, or above, in school at the beginning of your co-op.
• Considered a student during the desired co-op session(s) (i.e. will not have already graduated college).
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience in a direct software engineering utilizing C, C++, and Python
• Strong collaboration, proven technical leadership capabilities, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate strong interest in healthcare.

Preferred
Experience working with…

Software design in Linux or similar operating system

Software testing tools (e.g. Google Test, NUnit, JUnit, etc.)

Distributed Data Services (DDS), e.g. (RTI Connext, OpenDDS, MQTT, or similar

distributed data sharing libraries

Benefits

• Co-Ops/Interns may be 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 may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension)

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to 

This job posting is anticipated to close. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on  to accept additional applications.

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.

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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.