Associate Engineer

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.At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 https://www.jnj.com/.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.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.• Documents records of assignments and results including documentation concerning materials, concepts, designs and processes.• Assists with the manufacturing phase of new production and material handling equipment.• Identifies safety issues in production facilities and control systems and provides support in their resolution.• Assists in basic industrial engineering processes to increase efficiency and yields in manufacturing.• 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).• Makes significant improvements in the assigned areas by using process excellence methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma).• 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.• May assist in creating concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods.• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results.• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, be in good academic standing and have completed at least three (3) years of studies. Intended graduation date between one (1) to three (3) years of hire.• At least two (2) years of prior full time, professional work experience is strongly preferred (Full time is equivalent to working 40 hours or more weekly, on a continuous basis).• Previous Operations, Business Excellence or Engineering (Technical Operations) entry level experience is required.• Excellent communication, interpersonal relation, and influencing skills is required.• Strong budgeting expenses and capital management skills is preferred.• Process Excellence Belt certification (Lean or Six Sigma) is preferred.• Knowledge and understanding of ERP and other (planning systems) is preferred.• Understanding of the Change Integration Process, and evidence of effective use of tools is preferred.• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish is required.• Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Visio and Minitab knowledge is highly desirable.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 .