Careers with Johnson & Johnson for engineering graduates
Our University Hire Program
At Johnson & Johnson we strongly believe in building a strong talent pipeline of future leaders to accelerate growth and innovation in our broad based healthcare company. Our leadership model is based on four competencies – Connect, Lead, Shape and Deliver which we call our Leadership Imperatives and these are rooted in our Credo and are shaped by our enterprise strategy.
Engineering in Johnson & Johnson
Engineers within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies build connections between emerging technologies and solutions that help consumers and patients live healthier and more vibrant lives. Their roles in product development, material sciences, manufacturing and operations, packaging development, and facilities management offer a critical perspective on nearly every aspect of our businesses.
In our Medical Devices businesses, Engineers utilise new alloys and innovative electronics to improve circulatory systems, replace joints, and replicate the functions of human organs. In Pharmaceuticals, Engineers develop better materials for rapid or prolonged drug delivery, and help ensure that our manufacturing methods are safe and consistent. In our Consumer businesses, Engineers are developing bioelectric solutions for skin repair and developing packaging systems that create a more sustainable future.
Engineers within our companies work on smaller, cross-functional teams that leverage their knowledge and experience. They can progress along career paths that immerse them in new technologies or develop them as organisational leaders. And they’re part of a global network of Engineers that’s ready to help broaden their experiences, drive a dynamic career, and impact the health and well-being of people everywhere.
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Early-talent recruitment lead for the UK and Ireland, Ross Parsons gives some advice:
What kind of educational backgrounds do graduates at Johnson & Johnson usually come from?
We hire graduates from a range of software, science and engineering disciplines, as well as more business-focused degrees.
What kind of areas have graduates gone on to work in?
Graduates have gone on to take roles across manufacturing, engineering, software development, quality, operations, business analytics and supply chain. We look to develop our graduates’ technical and soft skills to allow them to progress and develop along the path that’s right for them.
What are the most important skills and traits you look for in graduates?
As well as the relevant technical skills for the role, we’re looking for high-potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.
A complex environment like Johnson & Johnson requires self-reliance, an ability to adapt quickly, tenacity and drive.
What skills does the Johnson & Johnson graduate programme teach?
We give our graduates an opportunity to develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise, as well as supporting them in the development of soft skills such as influencing, communication, project management, personal development and effectiveness.
What can graduates expect of the programme?
Our graduate offering is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Ireland sites. Outside of the day-to-day role, we offer a range of opportunities to allow graduates to progress and develop. This includes the opportunity for graduates across our different sites to connect and engage with senior leaders within Johnson & Johnson and across our different enterprises.
We also support our graduates in taking part in funded courses to support their transition from academia into industry, and use cross-campus projects to encourage individuals to broaden their understanding of our different sectors and to encourage collaboration and innovation.
Some roles will also support individuals in rotations across different teams over the duration of the programme.
Why would you recommend it to graduates?
At Johnson & Johnson, we offer the opportunity to start your career by shaping the future of human health. We’ll connect you to a world of opportunity where you, your value, your perspective and your input can make a difference. Here, you can grow your skills and drive your own career.
For someone thinking of applying to the graduate programme, what advice would you give them?
Our advice would be to learn about our company, culture and the role or department that you’re applying to. It’s important to tell us why you want to work for Johnson & Johnson and how we fit with your career aspirations.
Read through the job description carefully and throughout the application process look to highlight the relevant skills and experience you could bring to the role and to the business. Learn more about the Johnson & Johnson graduate programme here.
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