2027 Graduate Automation Engineer

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.

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

• Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise. 
• Experience cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
• Participate in regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
• Engage in personal development and effectiveness training.
• Develop influencing & communication skills.
• Gain Project Management experience.
• Learn new and innovative technologies.
• Gain exposure to Senior Management Team. 
• Participate in continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

The position will be located at the Ringaskiddy site and will be part of the Global Engineering & Technology (GET) Group.  Its main responsibility will be the development, support, and maintenance of our Automation Systems (and the associated interfaces) within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Ireland UC. Site Automation engineer will execute all the activities required to ensure that computerized systems are fit for intended use and compliant with applicable regulations throughout the entire system life cycle.

• →Lead by example and strive to perform to high standards at all times in compliance with Credo and Standards of Leadership.  Act as a role model for all colleagues within the Automation Group and GET.
• →Support the execution of Automation PAS, PLC and BAS projects including, but not limited to, application & control system software upgrades, control system hardware upgrades, network enhancements, sensor upgrades, system implementation, recipe management, and user requirement specification development.
• →Proactive Trouble shooting and preventive maintenance of our systems
• →Life cycle management of our Automation systems
• →Business relationship management and ensuring our Automation are meeting business requirements
• →Provision of suitable training courses and training material
• →Define SOPs for Automation enabling services
• →Assure the safe execution of job activities in the Automation area and follow good environmental practices and procedures. 
• →Ensure that personal training requirements are completed in compliance with site procedures.
• →Develop and monitor Automation Department metrics/KPIs to ensure that departmental goals and targets are met. 
• →Drive efficiencies across the Automation area, GET function and site through suitable adoption of new technologies and enhanced approaches to how we operate (Challenge the Status Quo and drive improvement). 

• You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor’s level degree in either Engineering, Science, IT or equivalent.degree and are due to graduate in 2027.
• Customer focused and results driven
• Innovative
• Show strong organizational skills in day-to-day tasks
• Ability to communicate information effectively to team members
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Collaboration and teamwork across site functions
• Demonstrate Integrity and Credo-based actions at all times
  

• Technical knowledge of S95 Level 1, 2 and 3 systems such as Honeywell EBI, Siemens PLCs, IT Infrastructure & Hardware and Emerson DeltaV
• Good understanding of S95 level 4 systems and their capabilities such as ERP, Quality Systems, Data warehouses etc. to facilitate the transition to integrated Execution Systems.
• Understanding of the ISA S95 & S88 standards and how they should be used within the Global Supply Chain
• Good appreciation of Industry 4.0/IIoT and how we can effectively drive to transform within this framework