Principal Automation (Equipment) Engineer

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

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Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.

As Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology we have one goal to ensure those with atrial fibrillation can live the lives they want. For more than 30 years weve been the global market leader in the science and technology of cardiac arrythmia treatment. Our suite of tools means electrophysiologists are empowered to personalize their approaches for patients with effective and reproducible workflows. Together were changing what it means to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or other cardiac arrhythmias.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at are searching for the best talent for PRINCIPAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER.

Purpose:

The Automation Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for the development and introduction of automated new and upgraded equipment in accordance with the product manufacturing needs. Requirements for the automated equipment incorporates needs for new product development design changes or process improvements related to capacity increase quality and process productivity improvement metrics. Leads the planning design scheduling and control of Automation projects to support new product development. Contributes to key performance indicator achievements and supports company initiatives. Establishes procedures to ensure that automated equipment operates safely dependably and with precision; identifies and recommends modifications.

You will be responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws/regulations and Corporate
Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines this position:
Provides technical expertise and assistance to assigned engineers drafters and technicians as
and for design concepts proof of project intent project feasibility and project stability.
Establish automation deliverables timelines and ensure adherence to expected deadlines.
Management of individual and multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Conducts the most complex assessments to determine regulatory compliance and any
necessary improvements for regulation conformity.
Creates documentation on all equipment and system modifications and upgrades through
approved change control methods.
High proficiency in validation strategy and execution delivering consistent results in equipment
implementation.
Coaches project management team in identification of scope changes including provision of
necessary information to support claims for time and cost impact.
Lead capital management initiatives: Cost estimating timing cost-benefit and technical fitment
evaluations.
Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to the next
management level.
Supports in the evaluation of business plan for projects portfolio prioritization.
Responsible for following and coaching team with all Company guidelines related to Health
Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.

For those who supervise the staff engineer is responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow
all Company guidelines related to Health Safety and Environmental practices and that all
resources needed to do so are available and in good condition.

Qualifications / Requirements:

University / bachelors degree or equivalent Engineering any specialty.
Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical field preferably.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices and procedures.
Knowledge of specific business practices and software and software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele base.
Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and the public.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures and in to comply civil rightsrequirements.

EDUCATION

B.S Engineering Degree or Science Discipline

JOB EXPERIENCE

A n advanced degree such as an MS or an MBA is preferred. Project Management and strong cross- functional business experience. Minimum of 9 years experience in the implementation and support of highly automated manufacturing systems.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications e.g. Excel and Power Point.
Excellent project management skills.
Self-direction and proactivity effective management of personal time.
Talent management and development preferred.
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills when collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to manage projects and supervise support staff as assigned.
Demonstrated hands-on large project management/delivery experience.
Proven experience at managing a high volume of projects at a single time.

Proven experience in managing subcontractors.
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and documentation preferably in the medical
industry.
Knowledge of technical skills in programming (Phyton Java C#) scripting (Git) automation
frameworks (Selenium) testing tools CI/CD pipelines and data base (SQL) along with a
foundational understanding of mechanical and electrical systems or computer science
(Preferred)
Essential soft skills include problem-solving and analytical thinking
Oral and written communication in Spanish
Knowledge of productive processes.
Advanced English

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