R&D Intern (Suzhou)

Location: Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

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Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Job Description

Department: R&D Work Address: J&J Suzhou Campus (299 Changyang Street, Suzhou) Internship Term: Full time, 5 days/week, 4-6 months Hire Manager: R&D Manager

Johnson & Johnson MedTech China R&D Suzhou team is seeking two motivated R&D interns to support test development, laboratory operations and equipment qualification for medical device projects. This is a hands‑on role for students who want practical exposure to test system setup, data acquisition and analysis, and laboratory quality practices in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support test execution and data activities: acquire, organize and analyze test data; prepare clear summaries and test reports.

Assist in building and validating test systems: support equipment installation, verification, commissioning activities and the associated documentation.

Support laboratory operations and equipment management: routine maintenance, calibration scheduling and record keeping to meet internal and external audit requirements.

Contribute to test method documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain a safe and compliant lab environment, following established procedures and quality standards.

Requirements

Majoring in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, sophomore year or above.

Commit to a full‑time (5 days/week) internship for at least 4 consecutive months.

Basic data analysis skills and familiarity with test data handling; ability to produce clear tables, charts and technical summaries. Experience with statistical tools (Minitab) is a plus.

Hands‑on experience with mechanical/test lab equipment (e.g., universal testers, load frames, data acquisition systems) and familiarity with calibration practices.

Experience writing or executing test procedures and producing test reports.

Good self‑management and learning ability; proactive, detail‑oriented and reliable.

What You Will Gain

Domain learning: deepen your understanding of medical device product lifecycle, verification data, and regulatory considerations in China.

Hands‑on project experience: participate in real test and validation work, prototype activities and equipment setup/verification.

Transferable skills: improve technical analysis, test planning, reporting, presentation & storytelling, project collaboration and English business communication.

Mentorship & professional growth: receive regular coaching and feedback from experienced engineers and R&D leads.

Cross‑functional collaboration & global exposure: work with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, global stakeholders and external suppliers.

Factory & operational exposure: opportunities to visit manufacturing or assembly areas and learn about prototyping and production processes.

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