Johnson & Johnson Vision Care — Limerick, Ireland
Position: Staff Automation Engineer
Reporting to: Automation Team Lead
Location: Limerick (onsite)
Contract: Full Time/Permanent
Company
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care's Limerick site, established in 1996, is one of the largest and most automated contact lens manufacturing operations in the world, with a workforce of over 1600. Strategic products including ACUVUE® are manufactured here. The site serves customers and patients in markets outside the US and is also developing new contact lens technology including implantable interocular products and drug combined products. It is highly automated using state-of-the-art injection moulding, robotics, vision systems, digitalization and sterilization technologies. The site is ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified, uses 100% sustainable energy (including an on-site turbine), and is located in the National Technology Park near the University of Limerick, 2km from the M7 motorway, with full-service cafeterias and a gym. Since 2016 the company has supported 300+ employees in developing skills in new technologies, including an Engineers Ireland accredited CPD process, and sponsors 30+ apprentices/graduates per year.
Position Description and Responsibilities
The Staff Automation Engineer is an authority in the field of industrial automation with extensive experience of controls systems and systems architectures across multiple platforms. The Staff Engineer is accountable for maintaining and improving systems as well as identifying and driving opportunities for continuous improvement across their systems and platforms. The Staff Engineer works with business partners in operations, quality and engineering to deliver robust solutions that meet current production needs while future-proofing equipment with the latest technological advancements where applicable.
•Provide automation expertise at design review stage and be proficient at design documentation creation, URS, FDS, SDS, SAT, FAT, and functional test plan development.
•Apply good technical direction and safe implementation practices for day-to-day automation activities within value-stream.
•Engage in mentorship of team members and junior engineers.
•Provide technical direction to close out any quality issues identified within the value stream, and support NC's CAPA's.
•Develop machine control software involving servo, pneumatic, safety, electrical, and data control.
•Participate among multi-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.
•Develop, debug and validate Control System software programs.
•Analyse, understand, fault-find and modify automation software.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Ability to prioritize, plan and implement multiple tasks to tight schedules.
•Highly motivated self-starter.
•Ability to detail own work clearly and precisely.
•Strong interpersonal skills.
Other Skills, Abilities and Education
•Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
•9/10 years proven track record working with automated control systems within a machine design team.
•Strong PLC background in machinery regulation, Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, Siemens S7, Schneider (Elau), Pilz Safety PLCs, Guardlogix Safety PLC's and Wonderware Intouch/ArchestrA, Factorytalk view HMI software.
•Additional knowledge of Safety controls, machinery regulations, Electrical systems, Servo Motion Control, printer systems, vision systems, robotics, BCR, data analytics and RFID systems would be an advantage.
•Data systems including MES, product tracking, level 2 to level 3 interfaces.
•Data analytics, AI and ML concepts.
•Experienced in validated environments with a strong understanding of change control.
Preferred Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Controls Compliance, Critical Thinking, Industrial Robotics, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning (ML), Management Systems Implementation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Project Management, Prototyping, Robotic Automation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Smart Systems, Technologically Savvy.
What awaits you at J&J
This is an opportunity to work with a groundbreaking medical device operation and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.
•An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
•A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
•Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
•Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.
•Excellent Benefits.
Pay and Benefits
The anticipated base pay range for this position is €63,300.00 - €101,315.00.
In addition to base pay, benefits include: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade/location, or sales commissions; vacation days; parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks; bereavement leave; caregiver leave; volunteer leave; well-being reimbursement; programs for financial, physical and mental health; service anniversary and recognition awards; and, subject to plan terms, participation in several insurance plans (in some locations extending to eligible dependents).
