Operational Excellence Co-Op Fall 2026

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function: Career Programs
Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op
Job Category:Career Program
All Job Posting Locations:Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Job Description:
The Operational Excellence Co-op role is designed to serve as a strategic catalyst to address existing gaps in the Digital Excellence field. By embedding talent directly with our manufacturing environment, this position will foster new perspectives and innovative mindsets that can bridge the divide between technology and business strategy. The co-op will:
* Accelerate Digital Transformation: Support the development and deployment of AI and/or manufacturing-driven solutions that enhance data discovery, automate routine tasks, and create smarter, more agile production processes.
* Drive Competitive Advantage: Help build and refine proprietary applications and systems that outperform commercial solutions at a lower cost-creating a technological edge that enhances our capacity to innovate faster than our competitors.
* Foster Culture of Innovation: Instill a mindset that views technology strategy as integral to operational excellence and business growth, encouraging ongoing digital experimentation and integration.
* Build Future Capabilities: Cultivate a pipeline of emerging skills and perspectives that will prepare our organization for the next wave of AI, data science, and computational medicine-ensuring we stay at the forefront of industry evolution .
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills