Johnson & Johnson

Impella Design Co Op

January - June 2021 • Danvers, MA

What I liked

I loved the environment, I never felt uncomfortable asking for help or clarification and everyone I worked with was more than willing to both teach me about the work they were doing, and treat me like a peer

What I wish was different

Honestly, I just wish I could have stayed longer. Moving for a co op was challenging and being on my own was tough, but I felt like I had real support from the company and my mentor in particular.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to wander a little outside your geographical comfort zone. I never would have found this opportunity if I hadn’t taken the leap to look for positions near Boston instead of NYC

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Data Engineering Intern

June - August 2021 • Danvers, MA

What I liked

The people were amazing. Everyone was willing to help me with any problem I ran into, I was encouraged to broaden my skillset and make connection. I would consider everyone I met there a friend. The hours were very flexible and accommodating, which was very nice since I had a long commute.

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't be afraid to talk to people, everyone is considered a part of the team and would love to help in any way they can.

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Advanced Development Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Danvers, MA

What I liked

Interns are Abiomed do real work. I learned so much in one summer.

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask questions. Everyone is eager to help you help the team.

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Equipment and Automation Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Danvers, MA

What I liked

It was my first experience working in industry, so I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to do that. I worked mainly with Solidworks and Excel, and was surprised at how quickly I became (at least somewhat) competent with both softwares. It also gave me some insight into what working at a company would be like, with a lot of on-the-job training happening during the first few months.

What I wish was different

By the time I was able to effectively get work done, it was time to leave! Not much me or them could have done about that; three months just isn't quite enough to really get working.

Advice

If you find yourself with nothing to do, ask around for extra tasks. I did this a few times, albeit less than I wish I had in hindsight, and I met some really cool people and worked on some awesome projects that I otherwise wouldn't have even known about.

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Software Engineering Intern

July 2018 • Danvers, MA

What I liked

I felt like a member of the team, and was a part of a very fun environment. As long as I was eager to learn, they were always eager to teach.

What I wish was different

Nothing comes to mind.

Advice

I cannot stress how important personal projects are. Even if they are never shown to another person, being able to talk from experience about what you made makes a huge difference.

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Academic research

June - August 2018 • Danvers, MA

What I liked

Experience and future opportunities

What I wish was different

Advice

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

June - September 2018 • Danvers, MA

What I liked

Company culture, product, responsibilities

What I wish was different

Longer duration

Advice

Graduate as fast as possible

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Technology Co-Op

June - December 2023 • Raritan, NJ

What I liked

The people were amazing! Johnson & Johnson really is a people company, everyone was so welcoming and accommodating, feel free to reach out to anyone about anything because the employees and interns are all super friendly! All of the intern events allowed us to all be really close, all of the interns/co-ops sat together every lunch throughout the whole summer!

What I wish was different

Across the board, many people had so much free time and/or work that was busy work; if you want to use your technical skills, you are going to have to ask around and reach out to different sectors in order to meet with people and ask for stretch assignments. Personally, my team really did not need interns and gave us minimal work, so most of my internship I reached out to other teams (XR/AR/VR team, ML/AI team, Data Science team, Commercial Tech) to get stretch assignments from them because there were many slow days where I would just be joining meetings and that was it.

Advice

This internship is what you make of it, so genuinely do not be too stressed about not meeting expectations, the company is honestly a big family and communication is everything. My mentor helped me so much with finding more stretch assignments and people to talk to, so definitely take advantage of the people you are going to meet who are willing to help you! Ask them for recommendations of who to set 1:1's with-- broaden your network! If you're shy, break out of your comfort zone and reach out. We're all just people!

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Supply Chain Data Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Piscataway, NJ

What I liked

I loved the mentorship program that gave me someone who I could go to whenever I need help or advice.

What I wish was different

Advice

One piece of advice I would share is that the internship is what you make of it. Take risks and set up 1:1s with people you want to be connected with. Step out of your comfort zone and try a stretch project. The overall internship is short so make the most out of your time there.

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EHS&S Global Product Stewardship Intern

June - August 2018 • New Brunswick, NJ

What I liked

I loved being able to network and learn about other departments and aspects of the company.

What I wish was different

I wish that there was more of an educational component in the beginning so that I could learn about the company.

Advice

To try and network and learn from others as much as possible while interning.

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Consumer Marketing Co-Op

January - July 2018 • Princeton, NJ

What I liked

I liked that Johnson & Johnson gave me the freedom to explore my interests. I always felt like they believed in me and was treated as an equal. This job prepared me for the real world and helped me find my passion for Marketing.

What I wish was different

I wish it never had to end!

Advice

Connect with as many people as you can! You never know who you will meet and where it will lead you unless you take the initiative to step out of your comfort zone and start a conversation.

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Consumer R&D Communications Intern

June - August 2018 • Skillman, NJ

What I liked

A perfect balance between professional development & hands on expereince in communications and PR.

What I wish was different

The communications position was brand new so many of the networking opportunities were not geared towards my field. The professional development provided by the intern program was very science based, but additional networking opportuntiies were easily avalibale if you sought them out.

Advice

J&J really emphasizes building relationships with those you work with. This position is a really great opportunity to gain expereince in your field and get advice/mentorship from professionals in your field.

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IT Intern

May - August 2018 • Raritan, NJ

What I liked

The environment of the company was nice. The employees were friendly and helpful. The superiors were helpful and allowed me to work at my pace. The day to day was flexible. I experienced what is was like to work for such a large corporation.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to utilize more technical skills

Advice

When an opportunity like this arises take advantage of what it has to offer. Network with as many people as you can. Ask questions. Evaluate your interest level in the role after the experience.

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Research and Development Intern

May - August 2018 • Jacksonville, FL

What I liked

I loved the work culture at Johnson & Johnson Vision. The employees that I worked with were very helpful and friendly whenever I had questions. Furthermore, whenever I reached out to employees in other departments, they were always happy to meet with me to tell me more about what they do in their positions.

What I wish was different

There were certain times when I met with my manager, he would be intimidating and aggressive towards me through his tone of voice and language. I wish that he would have exercised better judgment in those occasions.

Advice

To take risks and that it is okay to mess up. Mistakes happen all the time and they provide for a great learning experience.

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Finance Intern

June - August 2018 • Skillman, NJ

What I liked

I liked having hands on experience in the business world. The projects I was given actually impacted the business and is still being used today.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more organization within the company. I ran into a few problems where I sought advice and results but did not receive either.

Advice

Ask questions and never be afraid to speak up. J&J is very open to new people and ideas.

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Finance & Sales Operations

June 2018 • Santa Ana, CA

What I liked

I loved the corporate culture of the company and the fact that I was actually working in very meaningful tasks and projects.

What I wish was different

Could not wish anything differently.

Advice

Fight for your dreams and work harder than everyone else.

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Technical Operations Co-op

August 2017 • Fort Washington, PA

What I liked

The opportunity to work on large projects that have a real impact on the company and have a meaningful contribution to those projects. Working with many different people, including those not in my department, allowed me to gain experience with and exposure to the many different aspects of the OTC pharmaceutical industry.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be proactive in building relationships with co-workers, managers, and employees in other departments.

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Research and Development Engineering Co-op

May - August 2017 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I liked the amount of responsibility I was given and the importance of developing medical devices to save lives. Learning about the mechanisms and the anatomical applications was very interesting.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time in each of my three terms at Johnson & Johnson Ethicon. They flew by and there is a large learning period before co-ops can become effective and efficient.