Johnson & Johnson · 1 week ago
Staff Engineer, Controls and Automation - MedTech Surgery
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, focusing on developing advanced medical technologies. The Staff Engineer, Controls and Automation will be a key technical contributor in automating manufacturing lines for new product development, ensuring efficient delivery of lifesaving medical devices to market.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Leads Automation and Controls strategy from concept with equipment vendor through IQ/OQ/PQ at the production plant. This includes working with vendors to deliver robust solutions with respect to all Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Cognex/Keyence Vision Systems, and any MES/SCADA systems
The individual will guide the Product Development Team through automation specifications, requirements and validations of the entire manufacturing lines as well as providing guidance for TMV and GR&R issues related to automation
Collaborate with external suppliers and internal partners to deliver advanced automated manufacturing lines with outstanding metrics such as minimal downtime and minimal scrap
Participate in multi-functional discussions and design reviews, including product manufacturing at multiple scales (modeling, lab, pilot and manufacturing)
Individual will have strong foundation in automation engineering, PLC/HMI programming, and control systems
Ability to design, troubleshoot, and validate GxP-compliant automated equipment
Proficiency in electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
Familiarity with ISA-95 / PERA architectures for IT/OT integration
Prior experience in medical devices, pharmaceutical, or other GxP-regulated industries
Strong documentation skills for validation protocols and QMS alignment
Experience leading FAT, SAT, and commissioning of automated equipment
Exposure to digital twin / data collection systems (e.g., WinCC, Ignition historian)
Cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, and IT
Travel to manufacturing suppliers and manufacturing base up to 30%
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required; Advanced Degree strongly preferred. Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering field of study required
At least 8+ years relevant controls/automation engineering experience required (6+ with Advanced Degree)
Experience in developing and validating test methods on an automated production line
Successful experiences in launching new automation lines delivering products to market
Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to deliver project outcomes in an ambiguous environment
Requires experience managing self-directed work teams
This position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and requires up to 30% travel both domestic and international
Preferred
Experience programming PLCs. (Preferably Allen Bradley)
RSLogix / Studio 5000 (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
FactoryTalk View SE/ME (HMI design and distributed systems)
FactoryTalk Directory and Active Directory Integration
Knowledge of Stratix switch configuration (VLANs, QoS, NAT, IGMP snooping)
Experience with ThinManager-managed thin clients
Experience programming Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with respect to electrical hardware and software
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN for reading, updating and troubleshooting equipment schematics
Servo motion control (Kinetix, Siemens drives, or equivalent)
Safety systems: GuardLogix, CIP Safety, ISO 13849/IEC 62061 familiarity
Networking: PERA architectures, Stratix managed switches, IGMP/VLAN configurations, cybersecurity hardening
Experience programming and developing vision systems in both Cognex and Keyence
Cognex VisionPro / In-Sight Explorer: Vision tool development, defect detection, TestRun
Keyence (XG-X, CV-X, LM series): Measurement applications, vision inspection, light micrometer programming
Integration of vision systems into Rockwell PLCs and SCADA
Experience developing MES/Scada systems, Ignition experience a plus
Ignition (Inductive Automation): Tag configuration, scripting, database integration, historian setup
Siemens Opcenter (MES): Recipe management, track-and-trace, electronic batch records, equipment integration
Experience and knowledge of network and database design for production systems
Industrial EtherNet/IP and Profinet communications
SQL / MS SQL database integration for historians, MES, and analytics
OPC-UA or MQTT connectivity and gateway concepts
Experience with FANUC/UR programming, debugging, path optimizing, and operating industrial and/or collaborative robots
Applying robotics for assembly, handling, or inspection in a production environment
Designing, developing, and deploying AI models and systems by collecting and preparing data, writing code, and implementing algorithms
Responsibilities include creating scalable machine learning pipelines, optimizing model performance, and integrating AI solutions into production environments
Design, implement, and maintain a company's production network infrastructure to ensure it is secure, stable, and performs efficiently
Ability to design, review, and maintain production network architectures in alignment with IT/OT cybersecurity standards
Familiarity with network hardware configuration (routers, managed switches)
Network segmentation, VLANs, QoS, and secure remote access
Collaboration with corporate IT on ISA-95 / PERA aligned architectures
Experience successfully taking a manufacturing line through IQ/OQ/PQ
GAMP 5: Experience with validation and lifecycle documentation (URS, FRS, IQ/OQ/PQ, risk assessments)
21 CFR Part 11 & Part 820: Understanding of electronic records, audit trails, and FDA compliance
Certified Automation Professional (CAP) – ISA or equivalent (preferred)
Rockwell Automation Certification (e.g., ControlLogix Programmer, FactoryTalk SE)
Ignition Gold Certification (preferred)
Siemens Opcenter or MES integration training (preferred)
Cognex Certified Vision Professional (CCVP) or A3 CVP – Basic/Advanced
Keyence Vision / Measurement certification (vendor training acceptable)
Benefits
Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 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
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Company
Johnson & Johnson
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