R&D Vision & Automation Lead Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Principal Engineer, R&D, to lead large equipment technology projects and drive automation solutions that advance eye care innovations.

You will guide planning, validation, and commissioning while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver safe, reliable equipment and improve patient outcomes. This role requires strong leadership and a track record in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in engineering roles.
• Proficiency delivering automation solutions, with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience specifying, debugging, commissioning, and qualifying systems with advanced automation, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience working in Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Proficient in statistical analysis to ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience presenting business cases and project status.
• Some experience in machine learning is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Equipment Automation Capital Projects from Business Case 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 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.
• Participate in the review, negotiation, and vigilance of support service contracts and vendor commitments.
• Generate and complete validation/qualification test plans to ensure sound performance of equipment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and assist in the technical development of peers and partners.
• Tackle equipment application challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Take an active role in the areas of 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 (PMM)

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 preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Vision in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Principal Engineer, R&D, to lead large equipment technology projects and drive automation solutions that advance eye care innovations.

You will guide planning, validation, and commissioning while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver safe, reliable equipment and improve patient outcomes. This role requires strong leadership and a track record in regulated environments.