2027 Graduate Moulding Engineer

Brighter Signals; Limerick; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Limerick invites applications for a Graduate Moulding Engineer. The role focuses on polymer processing, equipment optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in a 23-month program starting September 2027.

You will develop technical skills in injection moulding, work with senior engineers, and participate in a continuous development program with potential for a formal qualification.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a minimum bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Polymer Science, due to graduate in 2027.
• Knowledge or background in Injection Moulding Engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide polymer processing and engineering skills for products and materials.
• Implement innovative engineering technologies to deliver efficient processes and equipment.
• Ensure molding equipment meets specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Provide troubleshooting to resolve Injection Moulding equipment/process problems using statistical methods.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams for New Product Introduction/ R&D projects.

Skills

Strong influencing skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science

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

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function

Mechanical Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description

Role Title: Graduate Moulding Engineer

Intake: September 2027

Location: Limerick

Duration: 23 months

The final-stage assessment centre will be held on the 28th and 29th of January 2027. Please ensure that you are available to attend (if selected) before applying.

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Opportunity To

• Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
• Cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
• Regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
• Personal development and effectiveness training.
• Skills development in influencing & communication.
• Project and Project Management experience.
• Introduction to new and innovative technologies.
• Exposure to Senior Management Team.
• Continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

Roles & Responsibilities

Primary responsibility to provide polymer processing and engineering skills for a range of products and materials. Partake in implementing innovative engineering technologies, which will deliver highly efficient and cost-effective processes and equipment.

• Ensures that molding equipment meets company specifications, schedules and budgets
• Provide troubleshooting expertise to resolve Injection Molding equipment, systems and process problems using strong statistical methodology
• Develop technical problem-solving skills through working hand in hand with senior Injection Moulding Engineers
• Provide key inputs into transformational process developments.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to ensure New Product Introduction/Research and Development projects.
• Always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.
• Develop strong leadership and a clear identifiable work ethos within the team.
• Develop and maintain a Credo & Behavioral Standards based culture within the group.
• Ensure all process developments, NPI etc are managed in accordance with the Quality management system.
• Work with team to develop and implement engineering Goals & Objectives.
• Support the implementation of engineering and plant strategic initiatives.
• All employees are responsible for minimizing both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform

Education & Experience

• You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor’s level degree in either Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science or equivalent degree and are due to graduate in 2027.
• Knowledge or background in Injection Moulding Engineering
• Ability to manage multiple assignments or projects with sound analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible work ethic
• Strong influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Problem solving skills
• Decision Making – required to make decisions on technical issues.
• Degree of responsibility – must be capable of taking direction and taking responsibility and ownership for systems.
• Excellent planning & organization skills

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is

€35,400.00 - €56,695.00

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

• This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.