Johnson & Johnson · 17 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to creating solutions that improve health outcomes. The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for the design, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment, as well as optimizing existing systems to enhance efficiency and safety in the manufacturing process.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Collaborates with other plant functions and external vendors to design new manufacturing equipment or modify existing manufacturing equipment in accordance with regulatory, industry, and J&J standards
Effectively and safely manages projects to meet business objectives, including quality, financial, EH&S, and performance goals
Coordinates, and executes qualification of new and/or improved manufacturing equipment and automation systems
Plans, coordinates, and executes qualification of new and/or improved manufacturing equipment and automation systems
Leads or supports quality and safety investigations related to equipment. Achieves timely closure of corrective actions
Evaluates new technologies to improve process safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency
Prepares oral and written technical reports and project updates
Coordinates training of personnel on equipment operation and maintenance
Analyzes maintenance trends in area of responsibility to support asset investment strategy
Organizes and presents Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) for project scope and funding
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Adheres to J&J environmental and safety policies and guidelines
Accountable to the Johnson and Johnson Standards of Leadership (Credo Values, customer/Marketplace Focus, Innovation, Masters complexity, and Organizational and People Development)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of related experience OR M.S. degree in above with 3+ years of related experience
Project management experience is required. PMP or similar product management credential is a plus
Experience developing and maintaining engineering design documentation and drawings is required
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required
Preferred
Experience with industrial control systems (PLC/DCS), servomotors, inspection and vision systems, instrumentation, SCADA networks, and/or MES systems is strongly preferred. Willingness to learn industrial control systems is essential. Programming/coding experience is preferred
Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industry is preferred. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and FDA CFR 21 Part 11 is helpful
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification is preferred
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Joaquin Duato
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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