Senior Automation Engineer - Optical Inspection

Johnson Johnson; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking an Automation Engineer for Drug Product optical inspection and device assembly. You will own automation and controls delivery across the DP manufacturing area.

The role partners with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, CSV, MES, and system integrators to design, validate, and maintain automation solutions, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Experience with drug product manufacturing automation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of automation lifecycle and validation.

Responsibilities

• Own automation/controls scope for Drug Product optical inspection and device assembly.
• Lead FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification and start-up activities.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality and CSV teams.
• Ensure data integrity, traceability, and system integration with MES and site systems.
• Review and update control narratives and system documentation.

Skills

Automation engineering

GMP/CGMP

PLC/SCADA

Project leadership

Tools

PLC/HMI

SCADA

MES interfaces

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking an Automation Engineer for Drug Product optical inspection and device assembly. You will own automation and controls delivery across the DP manufacturing area.

The role partners with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, CSV, MES, and system integrators to design, validate, and maintain automation solutions, ensuring data integrity and compliance.