Sr. IT Make Engineer - Circulatory Restoration

Johnson Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Senior IT Make Engineer (OT/IT/MES focus) to lead the integration and continuous improvement of manufacturing technologies on the Santa Clara site. You will bridge IT and OT, strengthen cybersecurity, and support MES deployments while collaborating with engineering, production, and vendors.

The role emphasizes shop-floor support, project leadership, and adherence to regulatory standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing IT environment with IT/OT/MES support.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and cyber-security best practices.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT/OT/MES integration on the shop floor.
• Strengthen industrial cybersecurity and secure connectivity.
• Provide L3 support and incident management on OT/IT systems.
• Drive technology modernization and lean initiatives.

Skills

TCP/IP

Firewalls

Routing

Switching

VLANs

VMware

Hyper-V

IT/OT/MES

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Automation or related field

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

DCS

Historian

MES

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.

Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Process Improvement

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Sr. Make Engineer - Circulatory Restoration to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

About Cardiovascular

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Position Overview

The Senior IT Make Engineer, with an OT/IT/MES focus, will lead the integration, support, and continuous improvement of technologies connecting corporate Information Technology (IT) with Operational Technology (OT) systems, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role promotes reliable operations, industrial cybersecurity, and secure, scalable solutions critical for critical manufacturing environments.

Essential Job Functions

OT/IT Integration

• Design, implement, and maintain integrated IT/OT architectures.
• Ensure secure connectivity between industrial systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Historians) and corporate IT platforms.
• Define and manage network zones and conduits in alignment with ISA/IEC‑62443.

Industrial Cybersecurity

• Apply OT cybersecurity practices, including system hardening, access control, patching, and vulnerability management.
• Manage industrial firewalls, DMZs, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and application whitelisting for plant systems.
• Support security incident responses for OT infrastructure.

Support and Operations

• Serve as the primary shop-floor contact for IT/OT/MES issues and provide advance L3 support.
• Manager supports tickets and communication status, risks, and priorities to management.
• Document incidents, changes, configurations, technical diagrams, standard work, procedures, and process flows.
• Train end users and support user assessments as needed. Coordinate activities with engineering, production, maintenance, and vendors.
• Monitor shop-floor data quality and report key performance indicators.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement teams and vendors to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.

Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Lead plant technology modernization and lean initiatives, including deliverables, timelines, and resources with IT/OT initiatives.
• Evaluate technologies, conduct proof‑of‑concept tests, and present technical recommendations.
• Create and manage change requests for the Santa Clara, Minnesota and Costa Rica sites.
• Test and release configuration changes, system updates, and new functionality.
• Support new product development and productivity projects through implementation planning and structured problem solving.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and MES advancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer, or Software Engineering, Electronics, Automation or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing IT environment, including 2 years supporting IT/OT/MES applications.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, switching, VLANs, VMware, Hyper‑VExperience with industrial platforms such as PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, Historian, and MES.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Desired previous experience working in a SCRUM or Agile environment is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate across functions.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methods and FDA-regulated environments is preferred.

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