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Overview

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an R&D Engineering Co-op for the Spring 2027 semester in Irving, Texas, as part of their Aesthetics & Reconstruction Business Unit within MedTech. This role offers students the chance to work in a dynamic R&D environment, contributing to the development of innovative medical technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, fabricate, and test prototypes using CAD and rapid prototyping.
  • Generate part, assembly, and drawing files of various components, prototypes, and test fixtures in SolidWorks.
  • Develop and execute test methods to characterize new products.
  • Coordinate with marketing, outside suppliers, and the manufacturing site.
  • Perform hands-on work in the engineering lab and document activities.

Requirements

  • Junior, Senior, or Graduate student at an accredited college/university at the time of co-op.
  • Excellent organization and documentation skills.
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work in a team environment.
  • Able to create and modify CAD drawings and design test fixtures.
  • Knowledge in the field of engineering, with required courses and lab experience.

Additional Information

  • Co-op position for Spring 2027 semester (January–June).
  • Must commit to a 40-hour work week during the semester.
  • Must have the ability to travel to the Irving, TX site (relocation is not provided).
  • Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa.
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How this job compares in Irving, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 475 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Irving, TX

We're tracking 19 other active welding openings in Irving, TX right now, from 13 different employers. 7 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 683 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Irving, or widen the search to Texas.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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