2016 Ethicon And Noramco (Georgia) Engineering And Science Co-Op Job

Johnson & Johnson

(Athens, Georgia)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Johnson & Johnson
Caring for the world, one person at a time, inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people.
Summary
Engineering Co-op positions at Ethicon are available in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Quality Engineering. The Ethicon Engineering Co-op program provides each student with a great support system, as well as the opportunity to network with people from throughout the country. Our Noramco co-ops will be assigned to various positions in: Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Operations and Scientific Affairs. These departments facilitate the production of medical devices and active pharmaceutical ingredients and their intermediates. Responsibilities are dependent upon the department and the specific manufacturing plant assignment. The work will be conducted at the Noramco, Inc. in Athens, Georgia in one of three manufacturing plants or in various laboratories across the work site.
Responsibilities
At Noramco co-ops may provide process engineering support for processes including performing analysis and implementing improvements in process cycle time, yield, and quality to maximize operations efficiency. Conduct or participate in troubleshooting efforts by analysis and correction of both chemical and mechanical operating problems to maintain or improve existing site operations. Be responsible for process surveillance programs on issues such as process control, yields, cycle times, quality, and change over. Prepare written interpretations of plant operating data and implements corrective action. Inform management of project activities by preparation and presentation of oral and written reports to document and exchange operations data. Represent operations in engineering projects and coordinate small engineering projects not assigned to the Engineering group. Prepare reports (campaign, monthly, or ad hoc) to keep Operations management informed of work in progress with expected completion dates. Conduct or participate in development projects including laboratory, pilot plant or plant scale investigations to provide improved procedures, equipment or processes for existing products. Run and coordinate process excellence (Six Sigma) improvement projects, Kaizen events, and other Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Have involvement with PLC's, DCS/BPCS which will vary by plant, these systems are tools used by the Process Engineer to accomplish the above goals. Assist in analyzing samples, developing, transferring and improving analytical methods for medical devices, pharmaceutical products and their intermediates. Support laboratory operations perform chemical and microbiological analysis of samples including raw materials, intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Facilitate daily laboratory operations by managing supplies, properly disposing of chemical and microbiological wastes, and maintaining instruments. Scale-up reactions, implement new plant processes, select and evaluate process solvents and raw materials, optimize reaction conditions and conduct general organic chemistry experiments.
Ideal Candidate
* Enrollment (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during all Co-op rotations is required. * Actively pursuing at least a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences (i.e. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology), or related Engineering/Technical academic major is required. * Completion of at least freshman year of undergraduate academic program is required. Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op rotations is required. * Availability to work a minimum of three alternating semester co-op rotations is preferred (i.e. Spring 2015, Fall 2015, and Summer 2016; Summer 2015, Spring 2016, and Fall 2016; or Fall 2015, Summer 2016, and Spring 2017). * A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 (based on 4.0 scale) is preferred. * Demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities is preferred.
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits not included

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