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Job Function:
Career Programs
Job Sub Function:
Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op
Job Category:
Career Program
All Job Posting Locations:
Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America
Job Description:
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We are searching for the best talent for Engineering Project Co-Op to be in Gurabo, PR.
- The typical Co-op term is from January to December, 2026
- Full time requirement (40 hours per week)
Purpose:
Under close supervision, the incumbent is responsible for supporting and contributing to the smooth, continuous, cost effective and controlled manufacturing and packaging of products in support of business goals. This includes the evaluation of current engineering systems and processes, manufacturing/packaging processes, development of improvement initiatives, and the execution and implementation of defined projects. Work in unison with Engineering and Operations personnel at all levels and continuous improvement team in any initiative to improve the engineering, maintenance, operation processes through kaizen teams, 6s, dashboards, standard works, checklists, time studies, procedure improvement, etc. This person should be able to communicate effectively and have excellent presentation and writing skills.
You will be responsible for:
1. Project Planning and Tracking
- Incorporates change management strategy as part of project plan, ensuring the J&J Change Management framework is used for implementation of all projects within Manufacturing//Packaging department.
- Analyze the need for improvements of the engineering, maintenance, operations existing processes, control systems and equipment, and provide optimization ideas to increase efficiency and quality and reduce cost.
- Provide recommendations for operational improvements based on the outcome of the Base Business Results/Supply Chain Process Metrics.
- Support Lean Deployment initiatives and track the maintenance of Business Excellence projects and tools.
2. Project Execution
- Plan and lead the implementation of assigned projects.
- Applies Business Excellence methodologies and tools in determining lean and innovative alternatives during the execution of project plans.
- Support continuous improvement efforts.
- Applies statistical methods and performs capacity calculations to determine operations processes constraints, staff, and production standards/requirements.
- Develops labor standards by conducting time studies as needed.
3. Team Dynamics & Internal/External Relationships
- Exhibits proficiency in team discipline and leads projects under complex environment and across functions.
- Develops and maintains proactive and productive interaction with internal (across functions within JSC Gurabo) and external partners. Communicates effectively with Key customers/stakeholders to ensure clarity and customer alignment.
4. Compliance-Quality & EHS
- Ensures that Operations activities are performed under cGMPs and meet regulatory, quality, labor and EHS guidelines required by the various global agencies and authorities governing the JSC Gurabo Site.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at accredited University is required.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to utilize systemic problem solving methodologies for first level support on the Engineering project team. Must use interpersonal and teamwork skills to build interdependent partnerships. The candidate must show sense of urgency, initiative, team work, collaboration, integrity, and Credo-based actions.
- Project management such as Flawless Project Execution and Asset Management (preferred).
- The position requires employee to be fluent in Spanish and English and must have excellent ability to write in English and Spanish; must exercise judgment on the resolution of production problems to meet company standards for quality, cost, and critical success factors.
- The position requires employee to be proficient in the use of MS Office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, Power BI, Microsoft Project, Visio, and Minitab. Proficiency in Allen Bradley and Rockwell Software (RSLogix) and hands-on experience with PLCs is also preferable.
- 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.
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