Manufacturing Execution System Automation Lead
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Manufacturing Execution System Automation Lead based in Malvern, PA. In this multi-site role, you will support the PAS-X MES, lead engineers, and manage project execution while ensuring compliance with global standards.
The ideal candidate has a background in engineering, experience with MES, and strong problem-solving skills. This position promotes career development within a dynamic working environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Engineering required.
- Experience in PAS‑X Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the PAS‑X manufacturing execution system (MES).
- Lead a team of internal and external MES engineers.
- Define project scope and ensure resources are in place.
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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.
Supply Chain Engineering
Automation Engineering
Scientific/Technology
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science‑based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine.
We are searching for the best talent, Manufacturing Execution System Automation Lead. This position can be based in Malvern and Spring House Pennsylvania.
The Engineering organization operates as one integrated team in the delivery of Project Execution, Maintenance and Automation activities. This occurs in a standard, coordinated and consistent manner in support of the current and future requirements of our organization and in conjunction with key partners, to create one integrated internal/external network.
The automation engineering team is a dedicated team of enthusiastic and skilled automation professionals with various technical expertise, responsible for the support of 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. We 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.
This is a multi‑site role supporting MES at both the Malvern and Spring House PA facilities.
- Support the PAS‑X manufacturing execution system (MES), configure interfaces, ensure compliance with global standards, write and perform validation protocols, participate in compliance inspections, hold and support risk assessments, and support investigations.
- Ensure sound technical engineering concepts are applied in all tasks.
- Define project scope and ensure resources, capabilities and processes are in place.
- Develop a mechanism to proactively assess business needs and to identify points of use across functional groups in the Platform.
- Act as project leader/core team member by tracking cost, quality, and schedule to ensure an effective management of project execution.
- Ensure programs stay on target through accurate resourcing and removing obstacles, which may involve communication at a senior level within the business.
- Establish effective working relationships with Quality, IT, Lab Systems, Procurement, and others and develop new partnerships to optimize processes.
- Help transform the site with new digital technology including multi-variable analysis, advanced process control, and digital visualization tools.
Lead a team of internal and external MES engineers. Manage and lead a large program of projects. Implement or lead execution system code change, perform or lead validation, ensure that site and global standards are met, lead risk assessments, lead GMP audits as team representative. Manage an off‑shift support team to ensure 24/7 operation of the site.
Develop global standards and participate on standardization teams.
Participate in site business planning as a team representative.
- Digital & Technology
- Change Leadership
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Process knowledge & expertise
- End to End mindset
Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Engineering required.
- Experience in PAS‑X Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong decision making and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead change
- Knowledge of cGMPs and FDA regulations
- Experience, training, or certification in Process Excellence tools (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Solid understanding of historians such as OSI PI
- Knowledge of integration between MES and automation systems
- Knowledge of technology development and validation, including design of experiments and statistical analysis
- A technical education / degree in industrial automation, information technology or relevant engineering field is required.
- Experience in GxP regulated environment and a related position is required.
- Minimum of 6 year’s MES relevant experience.
- An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
- A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
- Career opportunities and continuous personal and professional development in areas of technology and leadership.
- Personal Development Plan – such as access to further education & training, mentoring and coaching, development opportunities on‑the‑job or through exciting projects.
- Be part of a strong global network of talent and expertise, with opportunities to learn or move to different cultures and work environments.
- Many 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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
94,000-144,500
- Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year
- For employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member, 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours
Additional information can be found through the link below: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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