Robotics & Automation, Tech Lead - OTTAVA
About The Position
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. Johnson & Johnson RAD (Robotics and Digital) is seeking a highly experienced Technical Lead, Robotics and Automation, to architect, develop, and scale next generation automation across manufacturing and warehouse operations. This role will lead a high caliber team to design and deploy end-to-end solutions—designing automation solutions ranging from robotic cells and semi-reconfigurable automated assembly solutions to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), smart workstations, and IoT enabled workflows. The role blends hands-on technical depth with strategic leadership, ensuring robust system design, compliance, and seamless integration from the shop floor to our digital platforms. The successful candidate will deliver scalable, modular, and cost-effective automation solutions that improve cycle time, quality, efficiency, and agility in production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer/Software, Industrial/Manufacturing, or related).
- 8+ years delivering industrial automation in production, including 3+ years leading small teams and owning end-to-end delivery (concept/design through FAT/SAT, deployment, and handover).
- Hands-on robotics and machine design: robot cells (assembly/material handling/dispensing/testing, incl. HRC), offline programming/simulation, controls (PLC/industrial PC, motion, networks/edge), and vision/sensing & EOAT/fixture interfaces.
- Strong safety, quality, and validation mindset: functional safety/risk assessments (incl. PL calculations/safety PLCs) and practical validation strategies in manufacturing/warehouse environments.
- OT/IT integration and smart factory: connect shop-floor systems to MES/WMS and cloud (data models + telemetry/event pipelines) with strong cybersecurity and data governance; familiarity with digital twins/APC and data-driven manufacturing.
- Lead cross-functional programs and partners: evaluate/select vendors/SIs, influence stakeholders, mentor engineers, and drive results in ambiguous environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., medical devices, pharma, or other highly regulated industries) highly preferred.
- Experience in AMR/AGV systems, fleet management, and integration with warehouse execution/management systems.
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing, Automation, or a related technical field.
Responsibilities
- Lead the robotics/automation technology strategy and standards aligned to smart factory outcomes (safety, quality, OEE, cost, agility).
- Own scalable architectures and roadmaps for robot cells, AMRs, smart workstations, and IoT/controls/software/data models.
- Lead and mentor a small engineering team; drive end-to-end delivery from requirements and design through simulation/digital twin, safety, vendors, FAT/SAT, validation, and deployment.
- Architect secure OT/IT integrations from robots/PLCs/sensors/vision/edge to MES/WMS and cloud analytics, ensuring cybersecurity and data governance.
- Deploy smart workstations, HRC, and Track & Trace using IoT devices/smart tools and advanced UIs; pilot and scale emerging automation technologies (e.g., vision/3D perception, force/torque control).
- Own functional safety and standards compliance for robot cells and AMR operations (e.g., ISO 10218/TS 15066, ISO 13849/IEC 62061, ISO 12100).
- Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, IT, and cybersecurity; evaluate/manage partners and system integrators through solution selection and deliver
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- business accident insurance
- group legal insurance
- consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- savings plan (401(k))
- long-term incentive program
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
