Senior Project/Process Automation Engineer

Johnson & Johnson; Limerick; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Senior Project / Process Automation Engineer to drive manufacturing efficiency at the ATC offices on the University of Limerick campus. You will lead technical efforts, oversee capital projects, and ensure compliance with EH&S policies and GAMP 5 methodologies.

You will work within a highly skilled engineering team, travelling globally to support the business while developing expertise in controls, process automation, and project management.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/chemical/process engineering degree (or similar) with 3+ years in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in high-speed automation projects, including vision systems, high-speed multi-axis motion control, machine smart controls, SCADA, MES and robotics.
• Ability to develop detailed project plans that acknowledge risk for first-of-a-kind solutions.
• Experience 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.
• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacture & Design for Assembly methodology.
• Working towards chartered professional engineer or local equivalent.
• Prior experience in technology development in engineering/R&D or with external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support early lifecycle management of capital projects: risk mitigation, requirements definition, supplier selection, supplier management, equipment design oversight, acceptance testing & installation.
• Help maintain time, quality & cost performance on assigned projects.
• Travel extensively, globally, to support the business.
• Become a subject matter expert in controls/software design & development, process automation, computerized systems implementation, project management.

Skills

Project management

Communication & teamwork

GAMP5 knowledge

Six Sigma

External stakeholder management

Design for Manufacture/Assembly

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Process/Chemical)

Tools

Vision systems

SCADA

MES

Robotics

Motion control

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

Job Description:

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:

• 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
• 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.

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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€63,300.00 - €101,315.00

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.