Senior Automation Engineer

jj; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation projects within the manufacturing and quality framework. You will drive system validation, interface configuration, and compliance with global standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Quality, IT, and Lab Systems, applying DeltaV, Ignition, Wonderware, and Desigo to deliver robust automation solutions and support site digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience in automation and process control systems (Allen Bradley PLC).
• Strong written and verbal communication; strategic thinking and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support automation systems, configure interfaces, validate protocols, and assist in audits.
• Lead project scope, resources, and timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate with Quality, IT, Lab Systems, and Procurement to optimize processes.
• Drive digital technology, predictive maintenance, and advanced analysis across platforms.

Skills

Automation

Process control

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Ignition

Wonderware

Desigo

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.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Automation Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

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, we are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer This position can be based in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

At Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease! Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science.

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.

Automation 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.

The responsibilities and the impact YOU will have:

• Support the automation systems, 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 predictive maintenance, multi-variable analysis, advanced process control, and digital visualization tools.

Represent the automation team as the business unit lead for the site’s large scale development operations area. Support project execution as a project team member and lead complex projects. Implement or lead execution system code change, perform or lead validation, ensure that site and global standards are met, lead risk assessments, support GMP audits, identify business needs for site business planning for automation.

Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Engineering required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Experience in automation, including process control systems (Allen Bradley PLC)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead change.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of cGMPs and FDA regulations.

• Experience with DeltaV, Ignition, Wonderware, Desigo.

• Experience, training, or certification in Process Excellence tools (Lean, Six Sigma).

• Solid understanding of historians such as OSI PI.

• Knowledge of technology development and validation, including design of experiments and statistical analysis.

Qualifications:

• 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 2 year’s experience.

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.

IMPORTANT

This position description is a general guideline for colleagues; it does not purport to be an exhaustive list of all elements of the position. Management reserves the right to modify this position description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the position to meet production, scheduling, or other business needs.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Controls Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning (ML), Project Management, Prototyping, Robotic Automation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scope Management, Systems Development, Technologically Savvy, Testing

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

79,000-120,700

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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