Senior Automation Engineer (Controls)

Location: Anasco, Puerto Rico, United States of America; onsite

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and vision solutions that combine medical science, technology, and innovation.

What you will do

• Develop, install, maintain, and modernize automated control systems covering PLCs, safety PLCs, robotics, electrical systems, servo motion, machine vision, SCADA, and device integration.
• Design and implement PLC and SCADA solutions for new and legacy equipment in validated manufacturing environments.
• Lead or support equipment procurement, installation, qualification, validation, risk assessments, and safety design reviews.
• Diagnose complex software and hardware issues, support critical production systems, and provide on-call assistance when required.
• Integrate Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, databases, and data historian systems.
• Prepare project plans, SOPs, work instructions, validation documentation, and lifecycle records while coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; automation, robotics, computer science, or an equivalent degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience with automated control systems in regulated, highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC families, Siemens S7 systems, and Beckhoff TwinCAT.
• Experience with operator interfaces, databases, reporting systems, data collection platforms, computer system validation, and system lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA requirements, IQ/OQ/PQ qualification, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 12100, and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, support production operations during off-hours, and produce technical documentation.

Nice to have

• Experience with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, managed switches, VLANs, and industrial wireless systems.
• PE license or Beckhoff, Rockwell Automation, or Siemens certifications.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, cloud automation, data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence in manufacturing, backup systems, redundancy, or disaster recovery.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a healthcare and vision technology organization focused on developing smarter and less invasive treatments.
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts, project managers, equipment suppliers, and service providers.
• Contribute to an inclusive work environment that values individual dignity, diversity, and merit.
• Support company initiatives, KPI achievement, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.