Lead Equipment Automation Engineer, Vision R&D

jj; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) savings plan

Long-term incentive program

Vacation 120 hours per year

Sick time 40 hours per year

Holiday pay 13 days per year

Parental Leave 480 hours per year

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead and manage large equipment automation projects from planning to closure. You will drive cross-functional efforts across engineering, quality, and operations to deliver innovative solutions for eye-health technology.

The role demands a decade of engineering experience, advanced automation expertise, and a track record of delivering capital projects in regulated environments. Travel up to 20% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage Equipment Automation Capital Projects from Business Case Proposal and conception through closure.
• Manage project earned value and work completed.
• Evaluate and negotiate contract terms with equipment suppliers.
• Propose, assess, plan, implement, monitor, and close large equipment technology projects across Johnson & Johnson Vision.
• Perform design tasks, including development of requirements, system specifications, qualifications protocol generation, protocol execution, technical instructions, training, and protocol/test execution reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams and assist in the technical development of peers and partners.
• Take an active role in equipment safety, OEE, equipment technical evolution, and equipment reliability.
• Lead equipment commissioning testing activities to ensure successful implementation.

Skills

Coaching

Contract Management

Critical Thinking

Design Thinking

Fact-Based Decision Making

Feasibility Studies

Incident Management

Mechanical Engineering

Organizing

Process Oriented

Product Development

Project Management Methodology

Project Support

Research and Development

SAP Product Lifecycle Management

Technical Credibility

Technical Writing

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Vision in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead and manage large equipment automation projects from planning to closure. You will drive cross-functional efforts across engineering, quality, and operations to deliver innovative solutions for eye-health technology.

The role demands a decade of engineering experience, advanced automation expertise, and a track record of delivering capital projects in regulated environments. Travel up to 20% is possible.