Staff Process Automation Engineer

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 Engineering Job Sub Function: Automation Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Limerick, Ireland Job Description:

SUMMARY:   Provide technical leadership in the development of new/existing products, processes/systems to drive manufacturing efficiency.   Serve as a project lead for automated manufacturing solutions, adhering to the environmental health and safety policies, GAMP 5 methodology and good engineering practice to achieve business objectives   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:   • Responsible for the early lifecycle management of capital projects: technical risk mitigation, requirements definition, supplier selection, supplier management, equipment design oversight, acceptance testing & installation. • Will be held accountable for time, quality & cost performance on assigned projects. • Will be part of a highly skilled engineering team with an expectation to travel extensively, globally, to support the business. • Will be a subject matter expert in one or more areas including controls/software design & development, process automation, computerized systems implementation process engineering, project management.

Required   A mechanical, process, chemical engineering degree (or similar) with application experience (5+ years) within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry Project management expertise within the field of high-speed automation, including vision systems, high-speed multi-axis motion control, machine smart controls, SCADA, MES and robotics Ability to develop detailed project plans that acknowledge the risk associated with developing 1st of a kind solution Experience of external supplier selection & management Good communication and teamwork skills Working knowledge of GAMP 5 Process Validation requirements Process Excellence (Six Sigma) practical experience Experience of internal stakeholder management & communication Desirable Coaching & mentoring junior members of engineering staff Working knowledge of Design for Manufacture & Design for Assembly methodology Chartered professional engineer or local equivalent Previous working experience in technology development before either in an engineering function or R&D setting.  Should have extensive experience working with external organisations, be that research entities or third-party equipment suppliers.  Ideally have a broad-based understanding of mechanical, electrical & controls engineering disciplines, with a slant towards mechanical & design engineering from an automated process equipment perspective.

Preferred Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Controls Compliance, Critical Thinking, Industrial Robotics, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning (ML), Management Systems Implementation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Project Management, Prototyping, Robotic Automation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Smart Systems, Technologically Savvy      The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €63,300.00 -