Automation Engineer Delta V

Johnson & Johnson; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson seeks an Automation Engineer, Delta V, to support site operations in Wilson, NC. This role involves project execution, Delta V system design, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in a high-tech pharmaceutical environment. Candidates should have solid experience in automation and a strong engineering background, willing to travel for project phases.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan and pension

Up to 120 hours vacation per year

Sick time benefits

Floating holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in manufacturing or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in Delta V and Batch Control required.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support automation systems – Delta V.
• Lead execution system code changes.
• Ensure compliance with global standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience in Emerson Delta V

Knowledge of Industrial Automation Networks

Understanding of ISA S95 & S88 standards

Good communication & organizational skills

Proven experience in GMP regulated manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Science or related discipline

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Automation Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Automation Engineer, Delta V to join our MAKE Asset Management Organization located in our US Large Molecule Drug Substance Site located in Wilson, North Carolina.

** While this role will ultimately support the site operations located in Wilson NC, this role will also be required to support the project phase across both design & construction. For the project design phase, the role will require you to be present with our design teams in the Greater Philadelphia region up to 10%. Once the design phase is completed, this role will support the construction and operational start-up of the site. For this, you will be required to be on site in Wilson, NC. Based on your current location the hiring team will work with you to determine travel and relocation arrangements. In steady state, we expect travel to be 10%.**

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/.

J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.

The MAM (MAKE Asset Management) organization operates as one integrated team in the delivery of Engineering, Maintenance and Execution Systems solutions. We operate in a standard, coordinated and consistent manner in support of the current and future requirements of our Manufacturing and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) and in partnership with key internal/external network.

Execution Systems (ES) is a dedicated team of Automation professionals with various technical expertise, responsible for the implementation, validation, qualification and maintenance of the ISA-95 level 1 and 2 manufacturing automated systems and applicable interfaces and level 3 recipe content for the manufacturing facility. Ensure that automated systems are fit for intended use and follow applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. cG(a)MP) and company manufacturing standards throughout the entire system life cycle.

The Experienced Automation Engineer, Delta V supports the design and maintenance of site’s Delta V systems, including project execution, upgrades, system performance, vendor management, production and development systems, library standards, and Delta V network infrastructure.

The new facility and the production process are envisioned to be highly automated with data being shared across multiple platforms to support production, from raw material receipt to disposition of the produced drug substance. Data generated at each stage of production will be shared across business information and control systems, including the multivariate analysis to support predicative models for process control and disposition support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the automation systems – Delta V.
• Support project execution as a project team member and lead complex projects.
• Implement or lead execution system code change.
• Write and perform validation protocols.
• Ensure compliance with global standards.
• Support risk assessments.
• Support investigations.
• Participate in compliance inspections.
• Ensure sound technical engineering concepts are applied in all tasks.
• Delivery and execution of the Site Delta V strategy.
• Utilizes industry experience to identify continuous improvement opportunities of site validation practices.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Science or related discipline is required.

Required:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on experience in Emerson Delta V and Delta V Batch Control
• Knowledge of Industrial Automation Networks and their Communication Protocols (PROFINET, EthernetIP, ModbusTCP, etc.)
• Understanding of the ISA S95 & S88 standards and how they should be used within the Global Supply Chain.
• Understanding of OSI PI Historian and MES (Werum preferred).

Preferred:

• Knowledge of S95 Level 1 systems such as OSI Pi, PLCs, IT Infrastructure & Hardware, and MES, preferred
• Understanding of S95 level 4 systems and their capabilities such as ERP, Quality Systems, Data warehouses & CDL.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations related to CSV including 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11.
• Good communication & organizational skills when working within cross-functional teams, demonstration task ownership
• Proven experience within a pharmaceutical or GMP regulated manufacturing environment in an Execution Systems, Automation or IT role.
• Experience in supervision/management of people and resources.
• Project Management certification and/of experience
• Process knowledge for Upstream, Downstream and Bio Processing Support functions.
• Proven understanding of GAMP 5 and other recognized industry standard methodologies.
• Good appreciation of Industry 4.0/IoT
• Good understanding of the developing Digital World to transform Biopharma

This job posting is anticipated to close on 4/6/2025. The Company may, however, extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be found through the link below.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.