Graduate Automation Engineer: GMP & Mechatronics Start

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Limerick; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Service awards

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Limerick, Ireland, is recruiting a Graduate Automation Engineer for a 23-month programme starting September 2027. The role focuses on developing, testing and installing automation software changes within validated manufacturing systems, with coordination across operations and external suppliers.

You will gain hands-on engineering experience, cross-functional exposure on site, and comprehensive development opportunities guided by a structured professional program.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree due to graduate in 2027.
• Familiar with GMP environments in regulated settings.
• Good understanding of automation systems.
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and install control system software changes for validated manufacturing systems.
• Provide support to Operations for automation issues on production lines.
• Collaborate with outside suppliers and Johnson & Johnson sites as needed.
• Document code according to Medical Device standards.
• Prioritize tasks and work to tight schedules while ensuring quality.

Skills

Automation

Control systems

Teamwork

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Limerick, Ireland, is recruiting a Graduate Automation Engineer for a 23-month programme starting September 2027. The role focuses on developing, testing and installing automation software changes within validated manufacturing systems, with coordination across operations and external suppliers.

You will gain hands-on engineering experience, cross-functional exposure on site, and comprehensive development opportunities guided by a structured professional program.