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Senior Automation Engineers x 4

Johnson & Johnson · Limerick, Ireland

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:

At J&J Vision Care, we are shaping the future of eye health—where precision meets purpose, and innovation becomes impact.

We are now recruiting 4 Senior Automation Engineers to join our Limerick team—an exceptional opportunity for talented individuals ready to push boundaries and build what’s next.

Why these roles matters:

  • Work at the heart of a global MedTech leader, where your ideas power real-world impact
  • Lead and influence cutting-edge automation solutions in a highly regulated, high-performance environment
  • Collaborate with top-tier engineering talent, creating systems that move with speed, precision, and intent

JOB POSITION SUMMARY:

Development and technical support for machine control systems across the entire range of automation disciplines, including PLC and Safety PLC systems, Electrical systems, SCADA and complex device integration

Develop Functional and Detailed Design Specifications from User Requirement Specifications

Develop high quality PLC and SCADA solutions from Functional and Detailed Design Specification

Commission and Validate PLC and control software as part of a highly automated, high volume 24/7 regulated production environment

Fault-find complex automation equipment

Work within a cross functional multi-discipline team environment supporting operations, facilities, quality, safety, process and other engineering functions to support production and deliver improvements in quality performance and product pipeline delivery.

Participates within project teams, provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection.

Provide support to operations and other functions for automation related issues on the manufacturing equipment and systems.

Develop and maintain comprehensive change management and quality control documentation to Medical Device standards

Prioritize multiple tasks while working to tight schedules

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

− Responsible for development, installation, validation and support of the automation control systems within a highly automated validated manufacturing plant.

− Provide secure scalable and sustainable solutions to enhance safety quality or throughput for legacy production systems

− Design install and validate automated solutions for new or retrofit equipment

− Participates on or lead project teams as part of a cross functional team to deliver projects

− Provide technical support as subject matter expert as necessary for complex problem resolution

− Works with manager / team lead to develop and implement strategic engineering Goals & Objectives.

− Actively adopt and promote a strong Credo based code of conduct prominent at Johnson & Johnson.

− Develop validation documents to support the automation development process

− Operate in conformance to site quality and health and safety standards at all times.

− Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives

May be required to:

− Monitor project plans and schedules to ensure deliverables are on time and within budget.

− Identify and manage internal and external resources to support assigned projects.

− Monitor and analyze opportunities for the development of new or improved tools for process improvement activities.

− Provide technical expertise as a subject matter expert.

− Provide moderately complex technical consultation and leadership to multidisciplinary teams.

− Provide training and mentoring to less experienced staff.

− Identify and lead cost and technical improvements to deliver continuous improvement across the site.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • 2-4 years previous experience including PLC and Safety PLC systems, Electrical systems, SCADA and complex device integration

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Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any of the nine grounds protected by Irish law. All decisions are based on merit, skills and 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

Software pay context

Based on 7,120 disclosed Software salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $157K/year, with most offers between $123K and $199K (10th–90th percentile: $101K–$235K).

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