GET Automation Principal Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Ringaskiddy, Ireland, invites an experienced GET Automation Principal Engineer to lead site automation systems, including OT infrastructure, building automation and DeltaV process control, and to shape lifecycle management, cybersecurity, and technology adoption.

Based at the Ringaskiddy site, you will develop multi-year roadmaps, manage budgets, engage stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with Credo standards and GMP

Qualifications

• Third level degree in engineering, science or IT
• Minimum of 5 years of Leadership and Delivery Execution
• Minimum of 8 years of experience within a pharmaceutical or GMP regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience in supervision/management of people and resources
• In-depth technical knowledge of S95 Level 1 systems (DeltaV, PLCs, IT infra)
• Strong understanding of ISA-95/ISAS88 standards and industry 4.0/IIoT trends

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle management, governance and continuous improvement of critical automation systems
• Develop, manage and control project budgets and CARs
• Own multi-year roadmaps for industrial automation systems and drive cybersecurity resilience
• Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure automation supports manufacturing and compliance
• Provide training and ensure safe execution of activities in Automation systems area

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DeltaV

OSI PI

Siemens PLC

Honeywell Building Automation

Job description

County Cork, Municipal District of Carrigaline, Ireland · Ringaskiddy, Municipal District of Carrigaline, Ireland

Aug 17, 2026

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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:

Automation Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

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Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Position Title: GET Automation Principal Engineer

Report to: GET/Site Automation Lead

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion:

For more than 130 years, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in Ireland are working to create an inclusive environment where a diverse set of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feel that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

Position Summary:

Based at the Ringaskiddy site and reporting to the Site Automation Lead within the Global Engineering & Technology (GET) group, this role will be responsible for the site's Automation systems, encompassing OT Infrastructure, Building Automation, and Process Automation (PLC & DeltaV), while driving excellence in system lifecycle management, automation architecture, and asset management. The position will also be accountable for defining and sustaining long-term strategies for cybersecurity, critical system resilience and recovery, and the adoption of innovative technologies that support future business needs.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Lead by example and strive to perform to high standards at all times in compliance with Credo and Standards of Leadership. Act as a role model for all colleagues within the Automation Group and GET.

Lead the lifecycle management, governance, and continuous improvement of critical industrial automation systems, including Honeywell Building Automation, Siemens PLC, and DeltaV process control systems.

Develop, manage, and control project budgets and Capital Acquisition Requests (CARs) while driving long-range financial planning to support the site's automation strategy and future investment needs.

Own the development and delivery of multi-year roadmaps for industrial automation systems, driving lifecycle sustainability, technology innovation, cybersecurity resilience, and capital investment planning.

Lead business engagement and stakeholder management activities to ensure industrial automation systems effectively support manufacturing, compliance, reliability, and future business requirements.

Provision of suitable training courses and training material

Assure the safe execution of job activities in the Automation systems area and follow good environmental practices and procedures.

Develop and monitor Automation systems Department metrics/KPIs to ensure that departmental goals and targets are met.

Drive efficiencies across the GET/AUTOMATION area, GET function and site through suitable adoption of new technologies and enhanced approaches to how we operate (Challenge the Status Quo and drive improvement).

Working with platform and CoE leads to solicit and deploy technologies, systems and sharing to improve globally.

Key Skills and Competencies required:

Leadership and development of all colleagues within the department

Customer focused and results driven

Strong decision making and problem solving skills

Collaboration and teamwork across site functions and other JSC / J&J sites

Demonstrate Integrity and Credo-based actions at all times

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Third level Degree in engineering, science or an IT discipline.

Minimum of 5 years of Leadership and Delivery Execution

Minimum of 8 years of experience within a pharmaceutical or GMP regulated manufacturing environment.

Experience in supervision/management of people and resources

In-depth Technical knowledge of S95 Level 1 systems such as Emerson DeltaV, OSI Pi, PLCs, IT Infrastructure & Hardware.

Key appreciation of Industrial Automation Networks and their Communication Protocols.

Strong DeltaV Batch Control experience along with process knowledge for Upstream, Downstream and Bio Processing Support functions.

Strong understanding of ISA-95 Level 4 systems and their capabilities, including ERP, Quality Management Systems, and enterprise data platforms.

In-depth understanding of the ISA S95 & S88 standards and how they should be used within the Global Supply Chain

Good appreciation of Industry 4.0/IIoT and how we can effectively drive to transform within this framework

Strong understanding of emerging digital technologies and their application in transforming biopharmaceutical manufacturing and business operations.

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning (ML), Management Systems Implementation, Organizing, Process Improvements, Project Management, Prototyping, Quality Assurance (QA), Robotic Automation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Subject Matter Experts (SME) Collaboration, Technical Credibility

The anticipated pay range for this position, in the primary posting location, is:

The anticipated pay ranges for additional locations are:

The anticipated base pay Range for this position is 70,100-119.255

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.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine leads in scientific advancements, developing transformative treatments with compassion to address complex diseases and improve patient lives worldwide.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Privately held

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

5% in 12 mo