Senior Project/Process Automation Engineer (Medical Devices)

Location: ATC offices on the University of Limerick campus, Limerick, Ireland. The role includes extensive global travel to support the business.

Base pay: €63,300–€101,315 annually, plus an annual bonus subject to applicable plans and performance.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and medical technology solutions as part of Johnson & Johnson’s healthcare innovation business.

What you will do

• Provide technical support and leadership for new and existing products, processes, and systems that improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support the early lifecycle of capital projects, including requirements definition, technical risk mitigation, supplier selection, and supplier management.
• Oversee equipment design, acceptance testing, and installation for automated manufacturing solutions.
• Track project time, quality, and cost performance.
• Develop subject-matter expertise in controls and software design, process automation, computerized systems implementation, process engineering, or project management.
• Apply environmental health and safety policies, GAMP 5 methodology, and good engineering practice.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical, process, chemical engineering, or a similar discipline, with 3+ years of application experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Project management experience in high-speed automation, including vision systems, multi-axis motion control, smart machine controls, SCADA, MES, and robotics.
• Ability to create detailed project plans that address risks associated with first-of-a-kind solutions.
• Experience selecting and managing external suppliers and communicating with internal stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of GAMP 5 process validation requirements and practical Six Sigma experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly methodologies.
• Progress toward chartered professional engineer status or a local equivalent.
• Experience in technology development, engineering, R&D, research organizations, or third-party equipment suppliers.
• Interest in mechanical and design engineering for automated process equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on individual dignity, diversity, and merit.
• Vacation, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, and volunteer leave.
• Well-being reimbursement and financial, physical, and mental health programs.
• Eligible employees may participate in applicable insurance plans.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, with an annual bonus based on applicable pay grade, location, and performance.