Firmware Co-Op

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Johnson & Johnson, Robotics and Digital Solutions (RAD) group is recruiting for an Intern/Coop position located in Santa Clara, CA. We at Johnson & Johnson are redefining medical intervention by combining advancements in medical robotics, instrumentation, navigation and data science. We are building a platform technology capable of rapidly growing the applicability of robotics to a spectrum of medical procedures.

As Firmware Engineering Intern you will contribute to the development and testing of various instruments and accessories used with a robotic platform for surgical applications. You will assist in writing and executing test protocols for engineering as well as build and maintain automated regression tests in support of system components and sophisticated sub-systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform hands-on system integration testing
• Solve technical issues including hardware and software anomalies.
• Develop manufacturing support firmware / tools
• Develop firmware update tools
• Help develop with firmware verification tools

Qualifications

Education:

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, software engineering, computer science or related field with a minimum of two quarters or semesters remaining after completing an internship.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Familiarity with C, Python coding and debugging
• Hands on experience in Embedded Software/Firmware showing understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, IO’s, I2C/SPI and other interconnected buses.
• Familiarity developing test methods, techniques, plans, requirements, procedures, and reports
• Ability to analyze problems and derive thoughtful solutions by working with your team members
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Experience with basic scripting in Python
• Ability to read schematic and translate into code (i.e. IO/Pin assignments, etc.) is a plus

The anticipated base pay for this position is between $27.00 and $50.00, but will be based on candidate’s program year, discipline, degree and/or experience.

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.