Staff Automation Engineer
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
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Job summary
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care in Limerick, Ireland is seeking a Staff Automation Engineer to lead development and support of high-speed automated machines across PLC, SCADA, and robot control disciplines. You will work in a regulated production environment supporting quality and safety objectives.
The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent and 5+ years in automation, with strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
- 5+ years of automation engineering experience with PLC/Safety PLC, robotics, SCADA.
- Experience in high-speed automated manufacturing within regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop, install, validate, and support automation control systems in a highly automated plant.
- Design and implement scalable PLC/SCADA solutions with focus on safety and quality.
- Collaborate across functions to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Develop validation documents and conform to Medical Device standards.
Skills
Education
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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.
Supply Chain Engineering
Automation Engineering
Scientific/Technology
Limerick, Ireland
At J&J Vision Care, we are shaping the future of eye health—where precision meets purpose, and innovation becomes impact. We are now recruiting a Staff Automation Engineer to join our Limerick team—an exceptional opportunity for talented individuals ready to push boundaries and build what’s next.
- Work at the heart of a global MedTech leader, where your ideas power real-world impact
- Lead and influence cutting-edge automation solutions in a highly regulated, high-performance environment
- Collaborate with top-tier engineering talent, creating systems that move with speed, precision, and intent
Development and technical support for high speed automated machines across the entire range of automation disciplines, including PLC and Safety PLC systems, Vision Systems, Robot control, Electrical systems, Servo Motion, SCADA and complex device integration
Develop Functional and Detailed Design Specifications from User Requirement Specifications
Develop high quality PLC and SCADA solutions from Functional and Detailed Design Specification
Commission and Validate PLC and control software as part of a highly automated, high volume 24/7 regulated production environment
Fault-find complex automation equipment
Work within a cross functional multi-discipline team environment supporting operations quality safety and other engineering functions to support production and deliver improvements in quality performance and product pipeline delivery.
Participates within project teams, provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection.
Provide support to operations and other functions for automation related issues on the production lines.
Develop and maintain comprehensive change management and quality control documentation to Medical Device standards
Prioritize multiple tasks while working to tight schedules
Responsible for development, installation, validation and support of the automation control systems within a highly automated validated manufacturing plant.
Provide secure scalable and sustainable solutions to enhance safety quality or throughput for legacy production systems
Design install and validate automated solutions for new or retrofit equipment
Participates on or lead project teams as part of a cross functional team to deliver projects
Provide technical support as subject matter expert as necessary for complex problem resolution
Works with manager / team lead to develop and implement strategic engineering Goals & Objectives.
Actively adopt and promote a strong Credo based code of conduct prominent at Johnson & Johnson.
Develop validation documents to support the automation development process
Operate in conformance to site quality and health and safety standards at all times.
Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives
Monitor project plans and schedules to ensure deliverables are on time and within budget.
Identify and manage internal and external resources to support assigned projects.
Monitor and analyze opportunities for the development of new or improved tools for process improvement activities.
Provide technical expertise as a subject matter expert.
Provide moderately complex technical consultation and leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
Provide training and mentoring to less experienced staff.
Identify and lead cost and technical improvements to deliver continuous improvement across the site.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
5 plus years of similar experience including including PLC and Safety PLC systems, Robot control, Electrical systems, Servo Motion, SCADA and complex device integration
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Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any of the nine grounds protected by Irish law. All decisions are based on merit, skills and business needs.
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
€63,300.00 - €101,315.00
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.
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