Senior Project/Process Automation Engineer

8142-AMO Ireland Ireland Branch Legal Entity; Limerick; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being allowance

Insurance plans

Service awards

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Project / Process Automation Engineer in Limerick to drive automation initiatives across manufacturing. You will lead capital projects, define requirements, select suppliers, and oversee equipment design to improve efficiency.

The role involves working with a skilled team, adhering to EH&S and GAMP 5, and traveling extensively to support global operations. A mechanical/chemical/processing engineering background with 3+ years in medical/device or pharma

Qualifications

• Engineering degree plus 3+ years in medical device or pharma automation.
• Experience in high-speed automation projects including vision systems, multi-axis motion control, smart controls, SCADA/MES/robotics.
• Ability to develop detailed project plans and manage external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle management of capital projects: risk mitigation, requirements, supplier management and installation oversight.
• Maintain time, quality and cost on assigned projects.
• Travel globally to support the business as part of a skilled engineering team.
• Become SME in controls/software design, process automation, and project management.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Controls Compliance

Critical Thinking

Industrial Robotics

Industry Analysis

Innovation

Lean Supply Chain

Machine Learning

Management Systems

Organizing

Problem Solving

Project Management

Prototyping

Robotic Automation

STEM Applications

Smart Systems

Technologically Savvy

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Process/Chemical)

Tools

SCADA

MES

Vision systems

Job description

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 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

Limerick, Ireland

Position Title

Senior Project / Process Automation Engineer

Location

ATC offices on the University of Limerick campus

Reports To

Director, of Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide technical support & leadership in the development of new/existing products, processes/systems to drive manufacturing efficiency. Serve as a project team member for automated manufacturing solutions, adhering to the environmental health and safety policies, GAMP 5 methodology and good engineering practice to achieve business objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the early lifecycle management of capital projects: technical risk mitigation, requirements definition, supplier selection, supplier management, equipment design oversight, acceptance testing & installation.
• Help maintain time, quality & cost performance on assigned projects.
• Will be part of a highly skilled engineering team with an expectation to travel extensively, globally, to support the business.
• Will become a subject matter expert in one or more areas including controls/software design & development, process automation, computerized systems implementation process engineering, project management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required A mechanical, process, chemical engineering degree (or similar) with application experience (3+ years) within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
• Project management experience within the field of high-speed automation, including vision systems, high-speed multi-axis motion control, machine smart controls, SCADA, MES and robotics
• Ability to develop detailed project plans that acknowledge the risk associated with developing 1st of a kind solution
• Experience of external supplier selection & management
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Working knowledge of GAMP 5 Process Validation requirements
• Process Excellence (Six Sigma) practical experience
• Experience of internal stakeholder management & communication
• Desirable Working knowledge of Design for Manufacture & Design for Assembly methodology
• Desirable Working towards chartered professional engineer or local equivalent
• Previous working experience in technology development before either in an engineering function or R&D setting.
• Experience working with external organisations, be that research entities or third-party equipment suppliers.
• Interest in a broad-based engineering career, with a slant towards mechanical & design engineering from an automated process equipment perspective.

Required Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Controls Compliance, Critical Thinking, Industrial Robotics, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning (ML), Management Systems Implementation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Project Management, Prototyping, Robotic Automation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Smart Systems, Technologically Savvy

Preferred Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Controls Compliance, Critical Thinking, Industrial Robotics, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning (ML), Management Systems Implementation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Project Management, Prototyping, Robotic Automation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Smart Systems, Technologically Savvy

Salary

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €63,300.00 - €101,315.00

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

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 https://www.jnj.com/.