Graduate Automation Engineer - GMP Manufacturing & Automation

Biopharma Asia; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation and paid leave

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Ireland campus in Limerick invites applicants for the Graduate Automation Engineer role. You will join a structured development programme starting in September 2027, with 23 months on a cross-functional, site-based rotation.

The role focuses on automation control systems within an advanced manufacturing environment. You will develop technical skills, gain exposure to senior management, and participate in a formal professional development path, including safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a minimum bachelor’s level degree in Automation, Control, Electrical & Electronic, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software, Instrumentation, or Robotics Engineering.
• Anticipated graduation in 2027.
• Experience in or familiarity with a regulated GMP environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and install control system software changes for validated manufacturing systems.
• Provide engineering support to operations for automation-related issues on production lines.
• Collaborate with outside suppliers and Johnson & Johnson sites as needed.
• Document code and maintain compliance with Medical Device standards.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Participate in continuous professional development and exposure to new technologies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Control, Electrical & Electronic, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software, Instrumentation, Robotics Engineering

Job description

Johnson & Johnson’s Ireland campus in Limerick invites applicants for the Graduate Automation Engineer role. You will join a structured development programme starting in September 2027, with 23 months on a cross-functional, site-based rotation.

The role focuses on automation control systems within an advanced manufacturing environment. You will develop technical skills, gain exposure to senior management, and participate in a formal professional development path, including safety, quality, and