Engineer, Automation Engineering

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Purpose:

As an Engineer within the MST (Manufacturing Science & Technology) Automation team you are responsible for optimizing and automating manufacturing equipment and processes across the OT landscape. You contribute to scalable reliable and compliant automation solutions aligned with ISA-95 principles and enterprise architecture standards.

You leverage data from interconnected systems (e.g. PLC/SCADA MES and enterprise layers) to monitor performance generate insights and support data-driven close collaboration with Senior Engineers and cross-functional teams (IT QA Engineering) you support the integration of equipment into the OT environment ensuring proper data flow system interoperability and compliance with GxP and data integrity requirements.

You play an active role in automation and digitalization projects translating manufacturing needs into structured technical requirements and supporting the full lifecycle from design through FAT/SAT and implementation. Additionally you contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized automation documentation aligned with validation practices and ISA-95 models to ensure consistency scalability and audit readiness.

You also support knowledge transfer within the team by coaching interns and engineers fostering best practices in automation engineering OT integration and structured documentation.

You will be responsible for:

• Data Processing:

  • Gather and analyze data from various sources.

  • Structure and visualize data for easy accessibility and usability in analyses.

• Stakeholder Advising:

  • Provide insights based on data analysis to management and stakeholders.

  • Assist in informed decision-making by highlighting trends bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.

• Collaboration with Senior Engineer:

  • Work closely with the Senior Engineer on complex projects.

  • Provide technical support conduct tests and report findings

• Project Initiation:

  • Participate in initiating and planning projects for new machine acquisition and implementation.

  • Map needs and formulate requirements for the projects.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Advising and collaborating with stakeholders

• Project management

• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) procedures

• Knowledge of automation technologies

• Process optimization

• Knowledge of equipment and machines

• Reporting and documenting

• Masters scientific degree or engineering

• Bachelors electromechanics or Engineering

• Fluent in Dutch and English written and spoken

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In addition to base pay we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location where the actual amount is based on the employees and companies performance of the previous calendar year or sales commissions. Moreover we offer 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. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards and subject to the terms of their respective plans employees - and in some locations eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information visit Employee benefits Supporting well-being & career growth Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.