Senior Automation Engineer

7386-DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company Legal Entity; Ireland; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Health programs

Service awards

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Ireland is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team in Ringaskiddy, Cork. The role focuses on design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems within a regulated medical device environment, collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Automation/Mechatronics and 3–5 years of experience, with PLC programming and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation/Mechatronics or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in medical device/pharma manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC programming and automation projects.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with FDA/ISO/GMP quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and optimize automation equipment and control systems.
• Plan, design, execute, document, and deliver automation projects.
• Assess automation systems for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to meet project milestones.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers and other team members.
• Drive continuous improvement for reliability, efficiency, and productivity.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

PLCs & controls

Job description

Job Function and Location

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.

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. 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.

Salary

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €52,400.00 - €82,915.00

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.


• 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


• service anniversary and recognition awards


• subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.

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

Company Message

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 https://www.jnj.com/.