Associate Engineer Jobs

Ethicon, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Associate Engineer located in its manufacturing site at San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.

Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com .

Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees, and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Under guidance of the supervisor the Associate Engineer will be assigned to a department and/or project to execute projects that increase process efficiencies, reduce cycle time, cost, and improve overall quality of execution. This role is intended as a part time position, employee must work a minimum of 20 or more hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Performs basic duties primarily consisting of responsibilities to support Technical or Operations teams.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results.
• Documents records of assignments and results including documentation concerning materials, concepts, designs, and processes.
• Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials, and product, and validating equipment and processes.
• Assists in basic industrial engineering processes to increase efficiencies and yields in manufacturing.
• Assists with the manufacturing phase in of new production and material handling equipment.
• Makes significant improvements in the assigned areas by using process excellence methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma).
• Executes projects that increase process efficiencies, reduce cycle time, cost, and improve overall quality of execution within assigned department using project management methodologies (I.E.FPX).
• May assist in creating concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods.
• Identifies safety issues in production facilities and control systems and provides support in their resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations, Business Excellence or Engineering (Technical Operations) is required.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish is required.
• Understanding of the Change Integration Process and evidence of effective use of tools is preferred.
• Strong budgeting expense and capital management skills are preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal relation, and influencing skills is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of full time, professional work experience is strongly preferred.
• Process Excellence Belt certification (Lean or Six Sigma) is preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Visio and Minitab knowledge is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of ERP and other planning systems is preferred.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university with an Engineering major.
• Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have completed three (3) years of studies.
• Intended graduation date between one (1) to three (3) years of applying to the role is required.

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families, and the communities in which we live and work.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .