Senior Automation Engineer

jj; Ireland; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Well-being programs

Retirement plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Ireland is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on supporting, designing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing automation systems in a regulated medical device environment.

The Automation Engineer will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and external partners to deliver compliant automation solutions, drive continuous improvement, and support product introductions and equipment upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automation, mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics.
• 3–5 years in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience delivering automation projects.
• Knowledge of FDA/ISO/GMP quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and optimize automation equipment and control systems.
• Plan, design, execute, document automation projects.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC programming

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

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

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Automation Engineer to join our TEAM. The role is based in Ireland.

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 Johnson & Johnson.

About J&J MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible. For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalized.

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems within a regulated medical device environment. This role supports automation projects associated with new product introductions, equipment upgrades, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and external partners, the Automation Engineer delivers reliable and compliant automation solutions that support business objectives, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automation equipment, control systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Support the planning, design, execution, documentation, and delivery of automation projects.
• Conduct assessments of automation systems to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze technical and project scope changes and assess impacts to timelines, resources, costs, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and external suppliers to define requirements and achieve project deliverables.
• Support commissioning, qualification, validation, and implementation activities for automation systems and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers and other team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and productivity of manufacturing operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience supporting and delivering automation projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of FDA, ISO, GMP, or equivalent quality systems within a regulated environment.
• Experience with PLC programming and manufacturing automation systems preferred.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and continuous improvement skills.

Additional Information

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Controls Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning (ML), Project Management, Prototyping, Robotic Automation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scope Management, Systems Development, Technologically Savvy, Testing

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€52,400.00 - €82,915.00

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.