Staff Automation Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Malvern, PA

1d•$94,000 - $144,500•Onsite

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. Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine. We are searching for the best talent, Staff Automation Engineer. This position can be based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. At Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease! Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. This position is part of the Site Engineering Team, which is the asset-management team consisting of Automation, Engineering, and Maintenance for clinical labs, GxP warehouse operations, cell banking, and other GxP labs in Springhouse and Malvern, PA. Automation is a dedicated team of enthusiastic and skilled Automation professionals with various technical expertise, responsible for the (support of) implementation, validation, qualification and maintenance of the ISA-95 level 1 and 2 manufacturing automated systems and applicable interfaces and level 3 recipe content for the manufacturing facility. We ensure that automated systems are fit for intended use and follow applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. cG(a)MP) and company manufacturing standards throughout the entire system life cycle. Staff Automation Engineer The primary work location is in Malvern, PA site. The Malvern automation team utilizes a managed service contractor group for 24/7 support and base business administration. This role will supervise the managed service team. This role will also run automation project such as system upgrades or process improvements.

Requirements

Capabilities identified as priority for our Workforce of the Future are: Digital & Technology Change Leadership Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Process knowledge & expertise End to End mindset
Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Engineering required
Experience in automation, including process control systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead change
Solid understanding of automation systems
Experience in GxP regulated environment and a related position is required: Minimum of 6-8 year’s experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cGMPs and FDA regulations
Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
Experience with Aveva Wonderware and Ignition HMIs.
Experience, training, or certification in Process Excellence tools (Lean, Six Sigma)
Experience with DeltaV, Desigo and OEM interfaces
Knowledge of technology development and validation, including design of experiments and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

Support the automation systems, configure interfaces, ensure compliance with global standards, write and perform validation protocols, participate in compliance inspections, hold and support risk assessments, and support investigations.
Ensure sound technical engineering concepts are applied in all tasks.
Define project scope and ensure resources, capabilities and processes are in place.
Act as project leader/core team member by tracking cost, quality, and schedule to ensure an effective management of project execution.
Ensure programs stay on target through accurate resourcing and removing obstacles, which may involve communication at a senior level within the business.
Establish effective working relationships with Quality, IT, Lab Systems, Procurement, and others and develop new partnerships to optimize processes.
Help transform the site with new digital technology including predictive maintenance, multivariable analysis, advanced process control, and digital visualization tools.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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